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Mary Baldwin is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Staunton, Virginia. The school is officially a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Mary Baldwin is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
One of the good things about Mary Baldwin is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study mathematics, art studies, drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at Mary Baldwin does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 470 to 630 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 560 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Mary Baldwin offers classes to 1,740 students (1,354 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are female.
Mary Baldwin serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Mary Baldwin does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference and Independent Southwest Region competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Mary Baldwin College
New & Frederick St
Staunton, VA 24401
General Phone: (540) 887-7000
Admissions Phone: (540) 887-7019
Financial Aid Phone: (540) 887-7022
http://www.mbc.edu
Mary Baldwin awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 107 | sociology, history, English, political science, Asian studies, international relations, interdisciplinary studies, economics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 49 | elementary school teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 47 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 37 | business management, MIS, managerial economics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 28 | stagecraft, drama, theatre design |
| Art Studies | 25 | art studies, arts management |
| Media | 20 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Science | 18 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | health care administration |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | social work |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy and religious studies, religion, philosophy |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Mary Baldwin in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 292 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 68 | 3 |
In 2005, Mary Baldwin had a total enrollment of 1,740 students (1,354 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 68% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 68 % |
Mary Baldwin offers campus housing for 722 of its 1,354 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Staunton, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,273 | 985 | 77% | 221 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 16% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (540) 887-7019
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,405 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,405 |
| Room and board | $ 5,860 |
| Room charge | $ 3,738 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,122 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,815 |
Financial Aid:
Mary Baldwin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 372300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (540) 887-7022
Mary Baldwin has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $64,314 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $53,752 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $55,695 | 9 | $61,928 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $70,286 | 7 | $69,986 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $51,564 | 15 | $49,963 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $42,217 | 10 | $43,675 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $56,570 | 33 | $52,094 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference |
| Track | Independent Southwest Region |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Asian Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mary Baldwin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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