Mary Baldwin University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Mary Baldwin University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Mary Baldwin University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Staunton, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,314, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The university offers 36 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 45%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,611.
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
64% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
45% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptConsidered (not required)
High school rankConsidered (not required)
Letter of recommendationRecommended
High school GPARequired
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep programConsidered (not required)
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile18-24
SAT 25th-75th Percentile940-1120
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
68%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
58%
Unknown
7%
Black
20%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
56% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
34
Total Online Enrollment
1,337
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.68% online, 32% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
33% On-campus
67% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates100% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's67% online
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master's70% online
Doctorate50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
57%
State Grant Aid
63%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
56%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Education. | |||
| 4 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 5 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 6 | History. | |||
| 7 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 8 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 9 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 10 | Psychology. | |||
| 11 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 12 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 13 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.