At Mary Baldwin, we create, re-envision, and advance higher education so that students can face the challenges of their time and seize any opportunities that cross their paths.

Mary Baldwin University has always challenged the status quo to expand access and opportunity for everyone. Standing on that foundation, we’re rebuilding what a college education can be—one where liberal arts combined with professional programs inspire personal, social, and intellectual growth for a diverse population. Today, we’re recognized as the top college in Virginia for delivering social mobility for low-income students. MBU offers programs of study supported by traditional classroom teaching, online, and work experience. We emphasize the development of critical, creative, reflective reasoning and experiential learning as the bedrock for fulfilling and meaningful lives in the fast-changing new economy.