by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Mary Baldwin worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Mary Baldwin is ranked #1,692 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Virginia, it ranks #34 of 81 for value.
Among the majors Mary Baldwin offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Special Education | #25 of 40 |
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | #98 of 216 |
| Health Services | #98 of 216 |
| Healthcare Administration / Management | #119 of 225 |
| Health Sciences & Services | #122 of 263 |
| Liberal Arts | #211 of 345 |
| Social Work | #276 of 433 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | #302 of 473 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | #302 of 473 |
| Public Administration & Social Service | #340 of 552 |
Below is the detailed Mary Baldwin value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Mary Baldwin University is ranked #38 out of #92 in Virginia for quality and #34 out of #81 for Virginia value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Mary Baldwin financial aid page to be sure.
Mary Baldwin University is ranked #1,692 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Mary Baldwin University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Mary Baldwin costs about $14,415. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $57,662 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $45,945 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $12,756 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $14,415 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $57,662 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Mary Baldwin net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Mary Baldwin costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Mary Baldwin degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $183,780 | — | — |
| All Students | $57,662 | #1,692 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $51,024 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $183,780 | — | — |
| All Students | $57,662 | #34 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $51,024 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Mary Baldwin shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15,996 |
| $30K–$48K | $14,762 |
| $48K–$75K | $16,899 |
| $75K–$110K | $21,736 |
| Over $110K | $23,106 |
About 95% of Mary Baldwin undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $23,791 per year. Get more details on the Mary Baldwin financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Mary Baldwin net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.