Overview

Mary Baldwin University is a University institution located in Staunton, VA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address Frederick and New Streets
Staunton, VA  24401
United States

Contact Mr. Matthew Munsey
Director of Admissions
Email: mmunsey@marybaldwin.edu
Phone: 540-887-7211
Fax: 540-887-7292

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Asian Studies/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,397

Applied

1,323

Accepted

1,314

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,315

Females Applied

1,244

Females Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

82

Males Applied

79

Males Accepted

96%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.57

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Interview
Other requirements:	College Transcripts

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	561	490	620
SAT Math	522	460	580
ACT Composite	23	19	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

33,727

Private

Fees

425

Full-time student fees

11,411

Room & board

Financial Aid

24,671

Avg. Financial Aid Package

26,118

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,797

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,391

Avg. Loan Aid

18,504

Avg. Grant Aid

21,669

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77.24%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,314

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

23%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.63%
Black or African American	25.12%
White or Caucasian	51.16%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	1.46%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	5.01%
Other	7.63%

Gender

Male (22.22%)

Female (77.78%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	85%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Apple Day, Signature Ball and Opening Convocation

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Minority Clubs United, Greater Things Dance Ministry, MBU Cheer, Ladies of Elegance and Math Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No