Meet MBU
About Mary Baldwin
MBU connects students to academic programs designed to meet their professional goals, and the needs of employers. Career-focused curriculum, flexible skills, and collaborative experiences put knowledge to work, giving students an education that’s relevant and ready to respond to today’s most pressing challenges.
Start Faster, Go Further
At MBU, we know that pace matters. Students’ time is valuable, and every moment in their academic journey should move them forward. From day one, MBU provides learning experiences that build real-world skills and accelerate progress toward meaningful careers.
Dynamic and results-driven, MBU partnerships yield strong student outcomes, connecting them to faculty and alumni who are experts in their field, to employers and organizations serving community needs, and to leading innovators shaping the future of their industries.
MBU ensures that every student, from undergraduate to doctoral, has immediate access to people who inspire, programs that deliver, and pathways that lead to lifelong success.
Who we are, what we’re about
The University
Founded in 1842, Mary Baldwin University is a small, private institution enrolling 1,800 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels online and in person. With campuses in historic Staunton, Virginia, and nearby Fishersville, MBU provides personalized, outcomes-driven education that equips students to excel in their careers, pursue lifelong learning, and serve their communities with purpose.
Our Mission
Mary Baldwin University empowers inclusive leaders to create lives of purpose and professional success in our changing world.
Made for you
At MBU the focus is always on you — and that personal support continues through graduation and beyond. Whatever your dreams or ambitions, there is a network of faculty, coaches, advisors, tutors, and more, all committed to seeing you succeed.
We offer an authentic learning community committed to diversity and inclusivity
Our significant representation of first-generation undergraduate students, working adults from diverse backgrounds, and healthcare professionals preparing to serve all members of their communities is a source of great pride and inspiration to the MBU community.
Mary Baldwin’s commitment to our students and their families begins with ensuring access and affordability to our undergraduate students, as they pursue their college degrees. We award more than $16 million in scholarships and financial aid each year to residential undergrads and provide zero-cost tuition to Virginia students with families who make less than $60,000 annually.
Programmatic experiences are designed to build community and a sense of belonging, such as cross-cultural sharing, exploration, and holistic support for students of color through MBU’s Office of Inclusive Excellence.
Across all academic programs, we understand the need for students to achieve successful careers and financial stability. U.S. News & World Report has consistently recognized MBU as one of the nation’s top colleges for promoting social mobility, and we’re nationally ranked for community service by Washington Monthly.
About Our People
There’s one thing Mary Baldwin’s faculty, staff, and leadership team have in common – we’re all deeply invested in the success and well-being of our students.
From our Office of Inclusive Excellence to the Board of Trustees, you are our top priority.
MBU Partnerships
Mary Baldwin is invested in nurturing mutually-beneficial partnerships with businesses and organizations in the community and beyond.
From tuition discounts to internship and job placements, there are so many ways we can work together.