Psychology
Ranked #714 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 38 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $45,703
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $25,000
- Ranked-college median: $21,000

Staunton, VA, United States
Mary Baldwin University is a private nonprofit university in Staunton, VA, with 1,090 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $15,810 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 38.3%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $48,703.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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Smaller than 61% of colleges
National median 1,603
Religious affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)
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Psychology, General · 38 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations · 35 graduates
Total students
1,090
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Four one four
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Mary Baldwin UniversityStaunton, VA, United States
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Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA, United States
Small city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
Nearest major cityRichmond, VA · about 99 mi
In the city250 mi
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Presbyterian
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NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
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Compare with Hampden-Sydney CollegeTuition at Mary Baldwin University is $35,357 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $15,810 a year.
The average net price at Mary Baldwin University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $15,810 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
38.3% of first-time, full-time students at Mary Baldwin University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
The closest matches are Hampden-Sydney College, Johnson C Smith University, and Davis & Elkins College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
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Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA
Enrollment 946 students, close to 1,090
Profile closeness49/100
Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC
Graduation rate 34%, close to 38%
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Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV
Graduation rate 44%, close to 38%
Profile closeness66/100
Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC
Graduation rate 40%, close to 38%
Profile closeness66/100
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg, NC
Graduation rate 31%, close to 38%
Profile closeness61/100
William Peace University
Raleigh, NC
Same control type (private nonprofit)
Profile closeness59/100
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC
Enrollment 873 students, close to 1,090
Profile closeness58/100
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Enrollment 1,211 students, close to 1,090
Profile closeness58/100
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