Mary Baldwin University

Mary Baldwin University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Staunton, VA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission stats at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.

The MBU's 2024 tuition & fees is $33,157 for the academic year 2023-2024. 92% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $20,634.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 1,957 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).

MBU ranked 20^th in Virginia Colleges rankings. Mary Baldwin University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Mary Baldwin University is $33,157. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,170.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $34,317 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,170.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$33,157
Graduate	$13,170

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$34,317
Graduate	$13,170

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The average graduation rate is 45%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,957 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 MBU Key Academics Statistics
Graduation Rate »	45%
Retention Rate	64%(full-time), 50% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	8.33% (12 to 1)
Student Population »	1,957 (1,314 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$20,634

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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MBU Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
Online Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Mary Baldwin University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at MBU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No