Mary Baldwin University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Mary Baldwin’s 100% acceptance rate means you can think beyond getting admitted and focus on fit, cost, and readiness to finish. Because 70% of students submit SAT scores, a result near the top of the 950–1200 range is still worth sending; otherwise, lean on your GPA, coursework, and overall record.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Mary Baldwin University facts and stats
Mary Baldwin University enrolls 1,124 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Mary Baldwin has a freshman retention rate of 67% and a 6-year graduation rate of 39%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Staunton, VA
How do your scores compare at Mary Baldwin?
Key Mary Baldwin University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
November 15
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
November 7, 2026
Registration deadline: October 23, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Mary Baldwin, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you can use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for superscore-friendly retakes. For the November 15 Regular Decision deadline, an October SAT or ACT is typically the last fall retake whose scores can arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Mary Baldwin is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $34,152, with 88% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $17,728.
Mary Baldwin's listed cost of attendance is about $45,563, including tuition, fees, room, and board. Aid is common, with 88% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $26,118. Merit awards average $17,728, which can significantly reduce the billed price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $25,433.
Student life at Mary Baldwin University
85% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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