Safety Score
1.12 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Staunton, VA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Mary Baldwin University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,792-student campus.
- 1.12
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,663
- Rank of 3,050
- #39
- VA rank
- 1,792
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Mary Baldwin University reports 1.12 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,663 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.12
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,663
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 1
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Mary Baldwin University decreased from 3 to 1 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesMary Baldwin University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Staunton, VA, enrolling approximately 1,792 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 5 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within VA, it ranks #39 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,792 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Mary Baldwin University is "Burglary" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in VA averaging 0.67 incidents per 1,000 students, Mary Baldwin University reports 67% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1663
See peer comparison
State Rank (VA)
#39
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Mary Baldwin University percentile rank 45.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1663 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Mary Baldwin University reports 67% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $34,152
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $34,152
- Avg Net Price
- $12,756
- Median Debt
- $26,586
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 55%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 43%
- Retention Rate
- 67%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $39,075
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $44,427
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 64%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyMary Baldwin University: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (1 → 1 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 11 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Mary Baldwin University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
VA
Mary Baldwin University
1.12 incidents / 1,000 students
IA
Northwest Iowa Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
3.35 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA · 1,792 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY · 1,792 enrolled
Safety Score 3.35
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
Avondale, AZ · 1,791 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC · 1,791 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, WV · 1,793 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Mary Baldwin University nationally (rank #1663), regardless of size or state.
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
National Rank #1662
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
National Rank #1664
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
National Rank #1661
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS
National Rank #1665
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
National Rank #1660
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mary Baldwin University safe?
Mary Baldwin University has a safety score of 1.12 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,663 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Mary Baldwin University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Mary Baldwin University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in VA.
Does Mary Baldwin University have fire safety data?
Yes. Mary Baldwin University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Mary Baldwin University's Safety Profile
Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, VA enrolls 1,792 students and has a safety score of 1.12 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1663 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 3 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Mary Baldwin University's 1.12 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Mary Baldwin University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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