Academics

Education that accelerates progress

At MBU, we offer a wide range of in-person and online degree programs, designed to meet the needs of a dynamic job market while celebrating our liberal arts heritage.

Graduates congratulating one another at MBU's 2023 Commencement Ceremony.

Programs & Degrees

There’s no better partner to get you where you want to go. Whether you’re a prospective undergraduate looking for an immersive, on-campus experience or a professional in search of a flexible online program, we’ve got you covered.

Gold College of Arts & Sciences

Choose from more than 40 exciting degree programs. With more than 175 years of excellence, this is co-ed, liberal arts education done right.

Signature Neighborhoods: Creativity & Design, Health & Science, Business & Technology

Palmer College of Professional Studies

Make a career out of making a difference. Whether you want to leave your mark as an entrepreneur or change lives as an educator, we have the program for you.

Signature Neighborhoods: Business & Technology, Education & Society

Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences

Our mission is to prepare and empower the health science leaders of tomorrow in an ever-changing practice environment. Won’t you join us?

Signature Neighborhoods: Health & Science

Innovation in Academics

Mary Baldwin Signature

Live and learn together

Introducing an undergraduate living and learning experience for today’s changing world. Mary Baldwin Signature prioritizes real people and real connections, while offering academic and extracurricular programming to set you on a path to real-world success. 

Four graduates pose together after receiving their diplomas.

Accelerated Pathways

Earn a Bachelor’s and Master’s faster

Eager to get started on your chosen career path? We offer accelerated dual-degree programs in Education, Nursing & Health Sciences, Shakespeare & Performance, and Business.

Common Curriculum

Essential skills for real-world success

We’ve designed a robust common curriculum to teach essential skills needed to thrive in any career environment. In two and half years, you’ll learn how to be a clear communicator, a reliable collaborator, tech-savvy, ethics-oriented, and data-proficient.

Championing
every student 

McCree Center for Life Success

Meet with advisors to discover your unique strengths and passions. Map out your academics and real-world experiences for the career you want. Together, we’ll chart a path forward that is unique to you.

Academic Resource Center 

Everyone, at some point in their academic journey, can benefit from a little extra help. At Mary Baldwin, it’s easy to get the support you need. Our advisors are there to assist with writing, subject tutoring, and more. 

The Capstone Festival

The Capstone Festival gives a select group of seniors, nominated by Mary Baldwin faculty for their academic excellence, the opportunity to present their scholarly and artistic works to the wider campus community and the public.

Business student presents at networking event

Explore the world. Find yourself.

May Term

May Terms offer out-of-the-classroom experiences for academic, personal, and professional growth. Explore culture, art, science, and more both locally and abroad.

Oaxaca study abroad group 2019

Study Abroad

Mary Baldwin University encourages study abroad as an enriching way to experience global cultures while still earning credits.

You have questions? We have answers.
Contact us today!