Mary Baldwin University

https://www.marybaldwin.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,762

36.6% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$17,810

After Financial Aid

2020 Acceptance Rate

87.1%

7,188 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,772

74.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

39.3%

145 Graduates

About

Mary Baldwin University is a higher education institution located in Staunton City, VA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Mary Baldwin University were Applied Behavior Analysis (64 degrees awarded), Physician Assistant (38 degrees), and Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft (23 degrees).

In 2024, 549 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mary Baldwin University. 80.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (368 degrees), 5.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (72 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Mary Baldwin University is $20,762, which is $−11,158 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Mary Baldwin University is $20,762, which is $11,158 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,810.

In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending Mary Baldwin University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,762

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mary Baldwin University was $20,762. The cost of tuition at Mary Baldwin University is $−11,158 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Mary Baldwin University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,810

2024 Value

5.46%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Mary Baldwin University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,810. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Mary Baldwin University grew by 5.46%.

This chart compares the average net price of Mary Baldwin University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,940

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Mary Baldwin University was of $10,940 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.44% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Mary Baldwin University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Mary Baldwin University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 11.8% with respect to 2023, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Mary Baldwin University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Mary Baldwin University received 7,188 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 4.92% annual growth. Out of those 7,188 applicants, 6,261 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,772 students enrolled at Mary Baldwin University in 2024. 63% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Mary Baldwin University has an overall enrollment yield of 5.72%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

6,261

Accepted Out of 7,188

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Mary Baldwin University was 87.1% (6,261 admissions from 7,188 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 84.4%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by 4.92%, while admissions declined by 1.87%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Mary Baldwin University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

63%

Submission Percentage (2020)

227

Scores Submitted (2020)

63% of enrolled first-time students at Mary Baldwin University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Mary Baldwin University had a total enrollment of 1,772 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Mary Baldwin University is 1,318 students and the part-time enrollment is 454. This means that 74.4% of students enrolled at Mary Baldwin University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Mary Baldwin University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.1% White, 20.8% Black or African American, 8.01% Hispanic or Latino, 4.63% Two or More Races, 2.54% Asian, 0.508% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.113% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Mary Baldwin University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (19%) and White Male (11.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (56%), followed by White Male (16.4%) and Black or African American Female (6.31%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Mary Baldwin University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,772 students. The full-time enrollment at Mary Baldwin University is 1,318 and the part-time enrollment is 454. This means that 74.4% of students enrolled at Mary Baldwin University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Mary Baldwin University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mary Baldwin University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Mary Baldwin University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Mary Baldwin University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
959 enrolled students
Black or African American
368 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
142 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Mary Baldwin University is 54.1% White, 20.8% Black or African American, 8.01% Hispanic or Latino, 4.63% Two or More Races, 2.54% Asian, 0.508% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.113% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 118 students (6.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 331 more women than men received degrees from Mary Baldwin University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mary Baldwin University is white (368 degrees awarded). There were 5.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (72 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Mary Baldwin University is Applied Behavior Analysis (64 degrees awarded), followed by Physician Assistant (38 degrees) and Other Dramatic Arts & Stagecraft (23 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mary Baldwin University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (102 degrees awarded), History (13 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (61 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mary Baldwin University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (489,730 people), Other managers (473,546 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (357,447 people), Social workers, all other (296,402 people), and Postsecondary teachers (237,748 people).

The most specialized majors at Mary Baldwin University in 2024 are Psychology (102 degrees awarded), History (13 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (61 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (21 degrees), and Social Sciences (29 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mary Baldwin University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Mary Baldwin University are Psychology (102 degrees awarded), History (13 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (61 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (21 degrees), and Social Sciences (29 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mary Baldwin University are Elementary & secondary schools (1,013,667 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (609,598 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (421,142 people), Legal services (402,954 people), and Computer Systems Design (363,729 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mary Baldwin University.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
38 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
32 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Mary Baldwin University was General Psychology with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Mary Baldwin University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

109

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

440

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Mary Baldwin University, which is 0.248 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (440).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Mary Baldwin University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Mary Baldwin University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.769 times less than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Mary Baldwin University in Applied Behavior Analysis, which is 20.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 42% of students graduating from Mary Baldwin University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
368 degrees awarded
Black or African American
72 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Mary Baldwin University is white (368 degrees awarded). There were 5.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (72 degrees).

5.65% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
337 degrees awarded
White Female
305 degrees awarded
White Female
294 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mary Baldwin University is white female (337 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (305 degrees).

Operations

Mary Baldwin University has an endowment valued at nearly $33.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.25M (21.5%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Mary Baldwin University had a total salary expenditure of 47.5M. Mary Baldwin University employs 33 Assistant professors, 27 Associate professors and 19 Professors. Most academics at Mary Baldwin University are Female Assistant professor (25), Female Associate professor (18), and Female Professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mary Baldwin University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 42 employees, Management, with 32 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

Endowment

$33.8M

2024 Endowment

7.74%

decline from 2023

Mary Baldwin University has an endowment valued at about $33.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Mary Baldwin University declined 7.74% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $218M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Mary Baldwin University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$442k - Federal
$343k - State
$5.35k - Local

As of 2024, Mary Baldwin University received $442k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $343k from state grants and contracts, and $5.35k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$23M

2024 Salaries

0.683%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Mary Baldwin University paid a median of $23M in salaries, which represents 48.4% of their overall expenditure ($47.5M) and a 0.683% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 15.6% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.67M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Mary Baldwin University paid a total of $6.67M to 81 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mary Baldwin University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees, Management with 32 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

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