Mary Baldwin University

Mary Baldwin University is a mid-size private non-profit doctoral university located in Staunton, Virginia, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,090. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Virginia postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $11,537 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 43%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $44,427. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $26,586. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.