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Mary Baldwin University Women's Softball

Welcome to the Mary Baldwin University women's softball recruiting profile. Mary Baldwin competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the USA South Athletic Conference from Staunton, Virginia. Led by head coach Christy Shelton, Mary Baldwin University pairs open admissions with a 39% graduation rate and a $17,810 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
26
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
USA South Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,145
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
100% (Open Admission)
State
Virginia
City
Staunton
Address
318 Prospect Street

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 42% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Emily McCreery
Softball Assistant Coach
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Jason Whitaker
Assistant Coach
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Christy Shelton
Associate Director of Athletics/swa/head Softball Coach
(540) 887-7321·View profile
F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 1% of D3 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
67%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
39%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$39,075
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$44,427
A

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 92% of D3 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$20,762
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$20,762
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,411
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$17,810
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 58% of D3 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$151,456
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$73,624
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (540) 887-7019

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