MBU Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $21,187
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at MBU:
- Total Enrollment: 1,772, including 745 online students
- 1,124 Undergraduate, 648 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 23.7% men, 76.3% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 39%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 34%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 67%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 47 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 18 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 13 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
MBU Overview
Mary Baldwin University (MBU) is a four-year, 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 statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The MBU's tuition & fees is $21,187 for the academic year 2024-2025. 95% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $23,791.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,772 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
MBU ranked 20th in Virginia Colleges rankings. Mary Baldwin University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Mary Baldwin University is $21,187. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,865.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,538 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $27,023.
| Undergraduate | $21,187 |
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| Graduate | $18,865 |
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| Undergraduate | $13,538 |
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| Graduate | $27,023 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus 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 |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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