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What's it like at Mary Baldwin University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Mary Baldwin. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Sunny
211-225 days of sun / year
Town
Campus Setting

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Mary Baldwin University:

Sunshine
Sunny
Here comes the sun.
211-225 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Heavy
Do you wanna build a snowman?
21-34 inches of snow / year

Geography

Mary Baldwin University is in a small town setting with moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Shenandoah Valley Regional
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Town
Closest national park
Shendoah tl Pk (13 mi)
Distance to coast
Atlantic (96 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Mary Baldwin University.

Politics

Democrat
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

Virginia elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Virginia's gun laws are:

Institutional
Schools may set their own policy, although visitors can't be prohibited from carrying a gun on open grounds.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Mary Baldwin University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Mary Baldwin University is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Mary Baldwin University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Minority Clubs United
  2. 2. Greater Things Dance Ministry
  3. 3. MBU Cheer
  4. 4. Ladies of Elegance
  5. 5. Math Club
  1. 1. Apple Day
  2. 2. Signature Ball
  3. 3. Opening Convocation

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