Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $45,935. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,152 |
| Housing & meals | $10,630 |
| Books & supplies | $900 |
| Personal & travel | $2,130 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,877 |
| Total cost of attendance | $45,935 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Virginia residents studying full-time at eligible private nonprofit Virginia colleges may receive the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG): up to $5,250 a year for undergraduates in 2025-26, depending on state funding. Not included in the prices above. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), VTAG
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MBU net price compared with other Virginia colleges
MBU has the 3rd-lowest average net price of 42 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | $9,210 | 47% | $45,325 |
| 2 | Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | $12,038 | 24% | $32,568 |
| 3 | Mary Baldwin University | $12,756 | 39% | $44,427 |
| 4 | Virginia Union University | $13,235 | 34% | $38,275 |
| 5 | Radford University | $14,578 | 49% | $53,739 |
| 6 | Old Dominion University | $14,638 | 46% | $54,914 |
| 7 | Norfolk State University | $15,282 | 39% | $44,666 |
| 8 | Virginia State University | $15,840 | 39% | $45,543 |
| 9 | Randolph College | $15,921 | 46% | $53,409 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Virginia colleges →
Why MBU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Baldwin University | — | $12,756 | 39% | $44,427 | This school |
| Virginia University of Lynchburg | — | $21,253 | 38% | $28,396 | |
| Averett University | 57% | $22,925 | 48% | $51,516 | |
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | — | — | — | $77,014 | |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | — | — | — | $77,821 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Mary Baldwin University would cost you $8,497 less per year than Virginia University of Lynchburg, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Mary Baldwin University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$22,792).
- Mary Baldwin University gives aided families $29,104 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Virginia resident | MBU | Virginia University of Lynchburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,152 | $11,360 | +$22,792 |
| Books & supplies | $900 | $800 | +$100 |
| Housing & meals | $10,630 | $9,400 | +$1,230 |
| Personal & travel | $2,130 | $6,129 | −$3,999 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,877 | −$2,361 | +$484 |
| Sticker price | $45,935 | $25,328 | +$20,607 |
| Average grants | −$33,179 | −$4,075 | −$29,104 |
| You pay | $12,756 | $21,253 | −$8,497 |
“+” means MBU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
MBU cost questions
How much is tuition at MBU?
Tuition and fees are $34,152 a year.
What is the total cost of attending MBU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $45,935 a year.
What do families actually pay at MBU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,756 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,717; $48–75k pay $11,537; $110k+ pay $14,806.
How much debt do MBU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,250, and 7.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Mary Baldwin University overview