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Mary Baldwin University

Staunton, VA marybaldwin.edu 1,188 students

Mary Baldwin University's campus is located in Staunton, Virginia, offering a blend of historic architecture and green spaces in a small city setting. The university is known for its strong focus on women's leadership and liberal arts education within the Mary Baldwin College for Women. Distinctively, Mary Baldwin is home to the only all-female corps of cadets in the world, a unique opportunity for women interested in military leadership. The university also serves a diverse student population through its co-educational programs for both traditional and non-traditional students.

Programs
3
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$41,114
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$33,157
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Mary Baldwin University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 48% of students receive Pell Grants; 66% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $18,499, roughly 44% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $15,996 $63,984
$30K – $48K $14,762 $59,048
$48K – $75K $16,899 $67,596
$75K – $110K $21,736 $86,944
$110K+ $23,106 $92,424
Sticker price (no aid) $33,157 $132,628
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Mary Baldwin University

3 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
50
$44,920/yr High 2.9x
Social Work Compare across schools →
33
$37,537/yr Moderate 2.6x
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →
26
$40,887/yr Low 2.0x

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