# Mary Baldwin University

> 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. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/mary-baldwin-university-1605
- Location: Staunton, VA, United States
- Setting: Small city
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Official website: https://www.marybaldwin.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 232672
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $35,357 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,357 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $15,810 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 57.8% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 38.3% |
| First-year retention rate | 66.8% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $48,703 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 1,090 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Mary Baldwin University tuition?

Tuition 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.

### What is the average net price at Mary Baldwin University?

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.

### What is the graduation rate at Mary Baldwin University?

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.

### What colleges are similar to Mary Baldwin University?

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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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/mary-baldwin-university-1605. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.