Mary Baldwin University is a private university located in Staunton, Virginia, United States, founded in 1842 and formerly known as Augusta Female Seminary. MBU offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines such as liberal arts, education, health sciences, and business, with both traditional in-person and online learning options available. Its signature programs include the “Program for Exceptional Girls” (PEG), which offers early admission opportunities for girls aged 12 to 16, and the Virginia Women's Leadership Academy (VWIL), the only all-female military cadet program in the world. MBU emphasizes small class sizes, with an average class size of 17 students, and provides personalized career support and internship opportunities. The campus is located in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, with the main campus spanning 58.5 acres. The school's athletic teams, the “Fighting Squirrels,” compete in NCAA Division III competitions.
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