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 1,217, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The university offers 35 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $32,732.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
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
65%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
56%
Unknown
6%
Black
21%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
58% 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
28
Total Online Enrollment
1,157
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.65% online, 35% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
44% On-campus
56% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates100% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's54% online
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master's60% online
Doctorate50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $32,732 | $32,732 |
| Graduate | $13,000 | $13,000 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $900 |
| On-campus room and board | $10,630 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,130 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,250 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,860 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,560 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $46,392 | $46,392 |
| Off-campus without family | $47,742 | $47,742 |
| Off-campus with family | $38,192 | $38,192 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
83%
State Grant Aid
69%
Institution Grant Aid
97%
Pell Grant
58%
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
| # | 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 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 10 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 11 | Psychology. | |||
| 12 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 13 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 14 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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