Mary Baldwin College

Mary Baldwin College, also referred to as MBC, is located in Staunton, Virginia, United States. It was established in 1842 as the Augusta Female Seminary. The college was founded by Rufus William Bailey, a minister and teacher from Maine. In 1916 it was renamed Mary Baldwin Junior College, and in 1923 the college settled on its current name. The college campus covers more than 50 acres in Staunton. MBC also has satellite campuses located in South Boston, Charlottesville, Roanoke, Weyers Cave, and Richmond.

MBC students can join a number of clubs and organizations including the American College of Health Care Executives, Black Student Alliance, American Chemical Society, Campus Crusade, African Student Kollective, Caribbean Student Association, International Club, Psychology Club, and Student Fine Arts Association.

MBC competes in various sports such as basketball, softball, soccer, tennis, cross country, and volleyball. Their sports teams are known as the Squirrels.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in art studies, drama and performing arts, liberal arts, therapy and counseling, and medical adminstration.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High faculty salary.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,685 in 2007-2008 (1,487 full-time equivalent).

women were 100% of the class.

Undergrads are 89% of enrolled students and graduate students are 11%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Mary Baldwin participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Mary Baldwin provides on-campus housing for 722 of its 1,487 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the USA South Atlantic Conference for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: