Mary Baldwin University: Review & Facts

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Mary Baldwin University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,960 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1842 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Staunton, Virginia.

Mary Baldwin University is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at Mary Baldwin University.

Majors
Offered

46

Mary Baldwin University deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and provides 46 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Management, Business, Education, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Mary Baldwin University is relatively low at 64% (below Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

64%

Bad

The graduation rate at Mary Baldwin University is low - 46%. Nearly 23% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Mary Baldwin University is pretty good - 12:1. Find out more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, around $31,700 per year. The additional fees at Mary Baldwin University (not included in tuition costs) are around $500; which totals $32,200 annually.

Read the details about Mary Baldwin University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

87%

Easy

As reported in recent government data, 7,188 applications were submitted and 6,261 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Mary Baldwin University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$5,200

Medium

Mary Baldwin University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Mary Baldwin University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D+

Unsafe

Mary Baldwin University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 800 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- nearly $5,200 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Mary Baldwin University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Mary Baldwin University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Mary Baldwin University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Mary Baldwin University
318 Prospect Street
Staunton, Virginia
24401, USA