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Mary Baldwin College, also known as MBC, is a women’s college. It was founded in 1842 by Rufus William Bailey. It was initially known as the Augusta Female Seminary. The name of the institute was changed to Mary Baldwin Junior College in 1916. It became a four-year college and finally came to be known as the Mary Baldwin College in 1923. The campus is located in Staunton, Virginia. Mary Baldwin College offers certificates, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in subjects including business, marketing, teaching, and leadership studies, among others.
Mary Baldwin College’s athletics teams are nicknamed the Squirrels. The students take part in sports including tennis, basketball, volleyball, softball, and soccer. The college also has several student-run organizations such as the American Chemical Society, Black Student Alliance, Circle K, and Campus Crusade.
Mary Baldwin is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Staunton, VA. 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 art studies, drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, medical adminstration, 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 580 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 550 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 1,685 students (1,349 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 USA South Atlantic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Mary Baldwin College
New & Frederick St
Staunton, VA 24401
General Phone: (540) 887-7000
http://www.mbc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 87 | sociology, history, political science, Asian studies, English, interdisciplinary studies, international relations, economics, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 43 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 38 | elementary school teaching |
| Business And Management | 38 | business management, business, MIS, managerial economics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 35 | stagecraft, drama, theatre design |
| Art Studies | 21 | art studies, arts management |
| Science | 14 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Media | 14 | communication and journalism, communication studies |
| Medical Administration | 13 | health care administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | information science, computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | social work |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion, philosophy and religious studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Mary Baldwin in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 249 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 70 | 3 |
In 2007, Mary Baldwin had a total enrollment of 1,685 students (1,349 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
Mary Baldwin offers campus housing for 722 of its 1,349 (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 | 1,507 | 1,116 | 74% | 250 | 22% |
| Women | 1,507 | 1,116 | 74% | 250 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 29 |
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 | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,730 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,730 |
| Room and board | $ 6,470 |
| Room charge | $ 4,127 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,343 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,615 |
Financial Aid:
Mary Baldwin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 372300)
Mary Baldwin has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 23 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $68,076 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $64,662 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $74,709 | 8 | $74,705 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $55,696 | 17 | $56,956 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $46,970 | 7 | $50,235 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $62,175 | 32 | $59,923 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | USA South Atlantic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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