ROTC at Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Mary Baldwin University students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at Virginia Military Institute.
Cross-town & partner options
Mary Baldwin University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 32.2 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 32.2 mi
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 32.2 miROTC outcomes
Students at Mary Baldwin University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 6.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 30 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Women100%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women99%
- White40%
- Black30%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $34,152 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,152 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 39% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Mary Baldwin University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Mary Baldwin University has 1,090 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Mary Baldwin University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $12,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $12,000 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $12,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Mary Baldwin University: FAQ
Does Mary Baldwin University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Mary Baldwin University students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at Virginia Military Institute.
Which ROTC branches can Mary Baldwin University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Virginia Military Institute, 32 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Virginia Military Institute, 32 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Virginia Military Institute, 32 mi).
Is ROTC at Mary Baldwin University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Mary Baldwin University and train with the unit at Virginia Military Institute.
School links and location
These links belong to Mary Baldwin University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
marybaldwin.edu
- Admissions
marybaldwin.edu
- Apply
go.marybaldwin.edu
- Financial aid
marybaldwin.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Staunton, VA 24401
IPEDS UNITID: 232672
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