Mary Baldwin University

Mary Baldwin University is on a 59-acre campus in the small town setting of Staunton, Virginia.

Mary Baldwin University Student Activities

Mary Baldwin University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Mary Baldwin University does not have fraternities or sororities.

Mary Baldwin University has the Minority Clubs United. In fact, more students participate in the Minority Clubs United than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Mary Baldwin University include Greater Things Dance Ministry, MBU Cheer, Ladies of Elegance and Math Club.

The Mary Baldwin University community comes together each year for Apple Day, Signature Ball and Opening Convocation.

Mary Baldwin University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Mary Baldwin University.

Mary Baldwin University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Mary Baldwin University students live on campus. In 2022, 85% of undergrads at Mary Baldwin University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 15% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Mary Baldwin University. There are 750 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,137 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 450 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 45% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Mary Baldwin University offers coed housing.

Mary Baldwin University Athletics

At Mary Baldwin University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Mary Baldwin University:

Safety at Mary Baldwin University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Mary Baldwin University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Mary Baldwin University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Mary Baldwin University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Mary Baldwin University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Mary Baldwin University, take Interstate 81/64 to Staunton, VA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Shenandoah Valley Regional airport.

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