Mary Baldwin College

New & Frederick St, Staunton, VA 24401

http://www.mbc.edu/

School Description

Provided by Mary Baldwin College

True to our historic mission, the Mary Baldwin Commitment ensures that you will cultivate the type of rich, total learning experience required for our complex and rapidly evolving world. The power of personalized transformation characterizes Mary Baldwin’s rich constellation of programs, from our unique residential curricula to our Adult Degree Program and innovative graduate degrees.

The power of a Mary Baldwin College education is reflected in the caliber of its graduates, who step forward and take the lead because they know they can make a positive difference in the world.

MBC’s Residential College for Women serves about 830 students on the college’s historic campus in downtown Staunton, Virginia. The rich learning environment engages students inside and outside the classroom — academically, culturally, and socially — producing confident, compassionate, change-makers.

A top-ranked master’s level university with seven regional centers, MBC also offers the co-educational Adult Degree Program and two graduate programs, one in education (Master of Arts in Teaching) and one in Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature in Performance (Master of Letters/Master of Fine Arts) offered in partnership with the American Shakespeare Center.

Mary Baldwin’s enduring strengths are demonstrated daily through the college’s commitment to civic engagement and global citizenship, high academic and ethical standards, diverse and inclusive community, and integration of learning and doing.

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Mary Baldwin College

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Mary Baldwin College is a private, independent, and comprehensive four-year liberal arts women's college in Staunton, Virginia. Enrollment is currently 2542 students.

Mary Baldwin was ranked by US News & World Report as a top tier-master's level university in the South.

Mary Baldwin hosts the only full-fledged Health Care Administration program in the nation, and pre-professional programs in law, medicine, ministry, and ROTC. It is unique for its Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership program for female cadets, affiliated with nearby Virginia Military Institute. VWIL was intended to satisfy non-discrimination laws which required that VMI, which was then men-only, begin accepting women. It also hosts the Program for the Exceptionally Gifted, a program designed for 12-16 year old girls to earn a bachelor's degree at Mary Baldwin.

The college also offers a Master of Letters (one of three universities in the United States to do so) in Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature in Performance, in conjunction with the nearby American Shakespeare Center.

In addition, Mary Baldwin College offers co-ed graduate and adult degree programs for men and women, with an adult degree program enrollment of 1196 students. The adult degree program is offered on-campus and in five satellite campuses: Charlottesville, Richmond, Roanoke, South Boston, and Weyers Cave.

History

Mary Baldwin College was founded in 1842 as Augusta Female Seminary. It is one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the United States.

It was founded by Rufus William Bailey, a minister and teacher from Maine and a graduate of Dartmouth College and Andover Theological Seminary. After plans for the school were approved by the ministers and members of the Presbyterian churches of Staunton and Augusta County, a self-perpetuating board of control was set up, and the Seminary opened with Bailey as first principal. The first charter was granted to the Seminary by the Virginia General Assembly in 1845.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Squirrels

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,565
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 20,405
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Mary Baldwin College

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • English Language and Literature See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
      • English Language and Literature
        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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    • Film and Theater See more schools with programs in Film and Theater
      • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
        A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.
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      • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
        A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Includes instruction in set design, lighting design, sound effects, theatre acoustics, scene painting, property management, costume design, and technical direction and production and use of computer applications to support these functions above.
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    • Foreign Languages See more schools with programs in Foreign Languages
      • French Language and Literature
        A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
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      • Spanish Language and Literature
        A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
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    • History See more schools with programs in History
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        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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    • Music See more schools with programs in Music
      • General Music
        A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.
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    • Philosophy See more schools with programs in Philosophy
      • General Philosophy
        A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines.
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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • General Religion/Religious Studies
        A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior.
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      • Philosophy and Religious Studies
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        Art and Art Studies is a general, introductory program that focuses on the study and appreciation of the visual arts. Students of these two or four year programs receive instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.
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      • Arts Management
        Arts Management is a four year program teaching individuals to manage art organizations. Arts Management students study business and financial management; marketing and fundraising; personnel management and labor relations; event promotion and management; public relations and arts advocacy; arts law; and applications to specific arts activities such as galleries, museums, studios, foundations, and community organizations.
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  • Business

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    • Business/Managerial Economics
      Learn to apply the power of economics principles to the analysis of the organization and operation of business enterprises. Students complete courses in monetary theory, banking and financial systems, theory of competition, pricing theory, wage and salary/incentive theory, analysis of markets, and applications of econometrics and quantitative methods to the study of particular businesses and business problems.
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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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    • Information Systems See more schools with programs in Information Systems
      • Management Information Systems
        A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning.
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
      A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.
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    • Communication, Journalism and Related Programs
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  • Health & Medical Services

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      • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
        Learn to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on diagnoses, disease causation and spread, and research outcomes. This program includes instruction in the theory and practice of hematology; clinical chemistry; microbiology; immunology; immunohematology; physiological relationships to test results; laboratory procedures and quality assurance controls; test and research design and implementation; analytic techniques; laboratory management and personnel supervision; data development and reporting; medical informatics; and professional standards and regulations.
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    • Healthcare Administration See more schools with programs in Healthcare Administration
      • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
        A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services.
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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    • Mathematics and Computer Science
      A program with a general synthesis of mathematics and computer science or a specialization which draws from mathematics and computer science.
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    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
      Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.
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  • Life Science

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      • Biochemistry
        Study the chemistry of living systems in these four, six, or eight year programs. Students of biochemistry learn the intricacies of the chemistry of living systems and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems. This program includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.
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      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Mathematics
      A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
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  • Natural Sciences

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      • General Chemistry
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.
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  • Social Sciences

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    • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies See more schools with programs in Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
      • Asian Studies/Civilization
        This four year program focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the peoples of the Asian Continent. Asian Studies programs include the study of Asian diasporas overseas.
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    • Economics See more schools with programs in Economics
      • General Economics
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.
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    • International Relations and Affairs See more schools with programs in International Relations and Affairs
      • General Political Science and Government
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.
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      • International Relations and Affairs
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.
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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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    • Sociology See more schools with programs in Sociology
      • Sociology
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
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  • Social Work

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    • General Social Work
      A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.
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  • Technology

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      • Computer and Information Sciences
        A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Film and Theater See more schools with programs in Film and Theater
      • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
        A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.
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      • Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stage­craft
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  • Education

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      • Elementary Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 100%
Men 0%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 77%
African-American 17%
Other 2%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 67%
Out-of-State 33%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Virginia 67%
Maryland 6%
North Carolina 5%
Texas 3%
Pennsylvania 2%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 53%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference)
Track (Independent Southwest Region)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 20,405    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 200    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,741 37%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,012 54%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 9,948 83%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,558 71%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 77% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 84%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 450
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 630, Math: 560

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice

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Question: does mary baldwin college in stanton, va have a pre med degree?

just wondering. i really want to be a cardiologist but i want to go to their peg program and then go to nyu for med school. then (if mb has a premed) i could be in new york city quicker, and have a doctorate in cardiology by normal college graduation age, right?
6 months ago

Best Answer

I didn't see anything about a pre-med major on their website.. but, alot of times pre-med isn't a major, yet a set of courses that lead you on the right path for med. school. You can major in Bio., Chem., anything really. As far as the PEG program, i don't really know much about it -other than reading the brief overview on the MBC website. But, it does sound like a REALLY good program! -actually i'm going to go read a little more into it myself :D ... Good Luck! :)
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Question: Non-traditional Adult College Students?

If there are any adult students who have attended either Mary Baldwin's College Adult Degree Program or Strayer University, I want to hear about your experiences whether they are good or bad. Send them all. Please be as detailed as possible.
7 months ago

Best Answer

Your question really is which one is better for you. Look at the majors offered. For example, if you are going into health care admin, Mary Baldwin is your first choice by far. For a general BBA or HR degree, they are about equivalent.

Question: How is Mary Baldwin college?

How is the Advanced Academy of Georgia (it is in the University of West Georgia)? Which early entry program is the best, Mary Baldwin College or the Advanced Academy of Georgia or Bard College at Simon's rock? Thank you so much!
8 months ago

Best Answer

Mary Baldwin College is a private, independent, and comprehensive four-year liberal arts women's college in Staunton, Virginia. Enrollment is currently 2542 students. Mary Baldwin College located in Staunton, Virginia is a women's college promoting leadership, character and intellectual development.

Question: What is Staunton, VA like?

I'm most likely going to attend Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, VA. And I would be moving from Dallas, texas! I heard virginia is beautiful, so what else should I know?
23 months ago

Best Answer

Hi. Staunton, like the rest of Virginia, IS beautiful! It's a town rich in history and architecture. They take great pride in their heritage. The people there are friendly, and layed back...and being from Texas the accents should be easier for you to understand...*grinning*....I was born and raised in Virginia. All of my family is still there. I can tell you that you'll find lot's of different and interesting food, for sure! Beans and cornbread. Okra. Fried sidepork. Sweet Tea!! One thing that's never offered here in MN! The mountains are breathtaking!! If you're into hiking at all, you'll be a happy person! I hope you enjoy everything VA has to offer!!!

Question: three important questions!!?

1. how old do you have to be to take the SATs?? 2. what exactly does it mean to be exceptionally gifted 3. have you ever heard of the Mary Baldwin college??? if so, is it good??? thanks :)
27 months ago

Best Answer

any age it means you are lucky. School is eazy for you but you need to be challenged 'you are blessed.'' Mary Baldwin college: Class and style. prestige, private, individual attention, very impressive in an ahem understated way of course

Question: Where should I transfer to 4 college?

I go to a tech school with no selection of majors. I want to transfer somewhere with a chemistry major or theatre major. I really wanna play field hockey. Mary Baldwin College in VA has Chem, theatre, and Field Hockey. Stephens College in Missouri has no Chem but has the 6th best country's Theatre program and no Field Hockey. Have you heard of these schools? Which one do you think is better? Mary Baldwin College in VA? or Stephens College in Missouri?
39 months ago

Best Answer

Mary Baldwin in VA is a great school, beautiful area, fun place, you will like it.

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Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA 24401
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