The campus covers 54 acres. It is located one block from the historic downtown district of Staunton, Virginia.
Students come from more than 30 states and eight foreign countries. Approximately 60 percent come from Virginia.
Small classes provide individualized and personal attention with an opportunity to balance academics and social life. Also, there is increased opportunity to participate in organizations, sports, and school functions.Student to faculty ratio: 10 to 1.
Very close association between faculty and students.
More than 200 leadership positions are available on campus and are all filled by women.
Opportunity to do individual research and complete an internship.
Freshmen must take the freshman class MBC 101. The class is part of freshman orientation and helps students make the transition from high school to college life.
PHED 100 "fitness class" is also required for graduation, students are encouraged to take it during their first semester.
Otherwise, there are no other freshman requirements. There are, however, graduation requirements. Freshmen are urged to explore and expand their academic opportunities, whether or not they have chosen a major.
20 - 25% go directly after graduation.45 - 55% go within 5-10 years after graduation.
Yes, every academic building has a lab (see student computer labs.) All residence hall rooms, classrooms, offices and laboratories are connected by a 1 Gigabit Fast Ethernet network using fiber optic and twisted pair cable. In addition, Secure Wi-Fi Network access is available in every building on campus.
Students are encouraged to have their own computers in their rooms. There are more than 200 work stations in the labs outfitted with hardware and software appropriate to current courses.
No, you will change advisors when you declare your major.
It is both. Approximately 99% of students get need-based aid. Virginia residents qualify for a Tuition Assistance Grant from the state of approximately $2,600.
The quicker you and your family do your taxes the better. The priority date is April 15.
Yes.
Weekend of Welcome is held the weekend before the opening of school each fall (see the College Calendar). Placement tests and registration are scheduled as well as dances, mixers, movies, and picnics provided by the Weekend of Welcome Committee. It is also the time that students participate in the Academic Advising Program. The student meets with her faculty advisor, peer advisor and freshmen advisor throughout the first semester.
We also offer MBC 101. This required course includes information on study skills, motivation, time management, use of the library, and self-esteem. This is a part of continuing orientation in the freshmen halls throughout the year.
Our Rosemarie Sena Center for Student Life and Career Development, or Sena Center, is a significant resource for all students. Freshmen are required to spend time there learning all the many opportunities available to them throughout their years here. Workshops include resume writing and time and stress management. Other services include free tutoring, interview preparation and graduate school preparation.
Many study abroad opportunities are available to students at Mary Baldwin College. A number of faculty accompany their students to overseas locations for academic study during May Term (an intensive 3 week term).
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The college and the many student organizations offer many on-campus activities during the week and on the weekends. The Program Board coordinates these activities with surrounding colleges such as Washington & Lee, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia Military Institute, and the University of Virginia, among others.
Annual events, such as Apple Day, mixers, theatre, music, lectures and coffee houses offer a richness and diversity of options. Students also have access to larger cities such as Washington, D.C. (2.5 hrs), Richmond (1.75 hrs) and Roanoke (1.5 hrs) where they can enjoy shops, museums and theaters.
Wintergreen and Massanutten ski resorts are both a short drive from campus. Shenandoah National Park, national forests, and recreation areas present unlimited opportunities to enjoy backpacking, hiking, rafting, canoeing, and camping.
Varsity athletics include tennis, volleyball, basketball, cross country, softball, and soccer. MBC competes in NCAA Division III and participates in the USA South Athletics Conference.
Club sports are fencing, field hockey, dance, riding, swimming, and cheerleading.
Staunton is a town of about 24,000 in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Its economy is based primarily on service organizations, retail sales, and a growing tourism industry.
There is a large and lively artistic community providing many cultural activities. The downtown area bordering the campus, is a historic district that includes restored homes, antique and gift shops, restaurants, and professional offices.
Staunton is conveniently located at the intersection of two main interstate highways - I-81 and I-64.
- Our nearest airport is the Shenandoah Valley Airport 15 miles away in Weyers Cave.
- The Charlottesville Airport is 45 miles away.
- The Roanoke Airport is 85 miles away.
- The Amtrak Train Service is available at the downtown station.
You need to submit:
- high school transcript
- SAT/ACT scores or TOEFL (MBC code for SAT: 5397, MBC code for ACT: 4374)
- Mary Baldwin College application for admission (see above)
No. However, we encourage you to make an appointment to meet with an admissions counselor when you visit the campus.
Mary Baldwin College makes admissions decisions on a rolling basis.
The deadline for transfer applications is August 1. Spring application deadline is December 1.
Grades in the junior and senior years are weighed most heavily.
It is better to take the more difficult course load and get a slightly lower grade.
There is no absolute requirement, but the average is a 3.2.
There is no required SAT score. When grades and/or SATs are lower than average, strong motivation and extra curricular activities may help you.
Yes.
No.
The scores needed are 4 or 5 on AP, 6 or 7 on IB.
Yes, but you should arrange an appointment in advance. Contact admit@mbc.edu.
Some of the top institutions to which Mary Baldwin applicants applied were:
- James Madison University
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- George Mason University
- Radford University
- Old Dominion University
- Christopher Newport University
- Longwood College
- Hollins University
- Mary Washington College
- Howard University
The tuition for the 2010-2011 year is $25,340.
Room and board for 2010-2011 is $7,420, including local telephone service and long distance access as well as an Internet hook-up.
This fee, $215, provides seed money to the Student Government Association and the over 30 student-run organizations that create so much vitality — and such great opportunities for leadership skills development — on the Mary Baldwin Campus.
The direct cost for 2010-2011 is $33,075.
99% of students receive some form of financial aid, with an average aid package of more than $22,000 including loans.
MBC offers a number of merit-based scholarships valued up to $16,500 a year.
There are on-campus work-study job opportunities available in the dining hall, mail room, and administrative offices, among others. These are included as part of the financial aid packages. Financial aid funds earned on working are not applied to the tuition, room and board bill from the Business Office. Students receive a monthly check for hours worked.
After a student makes her housing deposit ($300) to the Admissions Office, she receives an incoming housing form in May. This form asks several questions about personal habits and also describes all the housing available for freshmen. Freshmen students have a choice of two residence halls: Woodson and Spencer.
Upper-level students choose their halls by a lottery.
Yes, students can list their first choice.Transfer students will room with other upper classwomen.
Yes. Both students must make the request when filling out their housing forms.
The first option is to try to work out your differences. If there is no solution, both students must request a change and meet with the director of resident life.
Yes, all students may have cars on campus. There is a designated parking lot for freshmen. Each year students must pay a fee for a parking permit. Parking Information and fees
All residence halls are equipped with telephones and have voicemail services. Traditional students may also have a TV, stereo, and refrigerator in their rooms. VWIL student privileges depend on class year.
Computers are recommended but not necessary. There are several well-equipped computer labs on campus.
Yes. Every student room has access to the Internet, video cable services, and telephone voice mail service.
Mary Baldwin provides 24-hour security. Security phones are located in parking lots and near dormitory doors. The surrounding area and Staunton provide a generally safe environment. Mary Baldwin has one of the best campus safety records in the country.
Federal and state laws are supported by the college's policies.
Questions? Contact the Admissions Office.
