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Mary Baldwin University Campus Tours & Visits — Staunton, VA

Known for business — close-knit campus

Mary Baldwin University is a private institution in Staunton with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,427 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,833.

Established

1842

Motto

Non pro tempore sed aeternitate

Mascot

Baldwin the Fighting Squirrel and Gladys the Squirrel

Type

Private university

Division

Division III

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Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

1,188

Undergrads

14:1

Student : Faculty

56%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$44,427

Earnings 10yr

$17,833

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Fighting Squirrels

Colleges conference

History & Fun Facts

•History Located in Staunton, Virginia within Augusta County, the university was founded as the "Augusta Female Seminary" in 1842 by Rufus William Bailey.
•In 1863, Baldwin was named principal and headed the school through the Civil War, although most schools in the area had closed due to the war and economic hardship.
•In 1895, the school was renamed "Mary Baldwin Seminary" in honor of Baldwin.
•In 1923, the name changed to "Mary Baldwin College" when the school became a four-year institution.

Source: Wikipedia

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,157

Room & Board$10,630

Books & Supplies$900

Total Cost of Attendance$44,435

Average Net Price$17,833

Median Debt at Graduation$26,586

Monthly Payment (10yr)$282

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,996

$30–48K$14,762

$48–75K$16,899

$75–110K$21,736

$110K+$23,106

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,250

Programs (51)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.7%

Freshman Retention61.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,075

10 Years$44,427

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

61%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

1,188

Gender Split

76% / 24%

Women / Men

First Generation

40%

Pell Grant Recipients

48%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%

Black 26%

Hispanic 8%

Asian 2%

Two+ 6%

Int'l 1%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

111High

Estimated from VA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K

122 mi(211 min)

Baltimorepop. 570K

154 mi(267 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

166 mi(288 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IADWashington Dulles103 mi

RICRichmond105 mi

BWIBaltimore-Washington148 mi

Distance to Cities

Richmond, VA99 mi

~2h 52m drive

Washington, DC122 mi

~3h 31m drive

Baltimore, MD154 mi

~4h 27m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Net Price by Family Income

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Programs (51)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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