Mary Baldwin University
Faith-BasedTest-OptionalLGBTQ+
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•"Build your own theatre" approach emphasizing innovative theatre with entrepreneurial acumen
•Coursework includes Directing Methods and Directing Practicum for hands-on experience
•Student-driven collaborative season selection through THEA 116: For All Seasons
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•Four productions per year including the Senior Thesis Festival
•Opportunities to direct in campus and community venues
•Access to professors and graduate students from the MFA Shakespeare and Performance program
VENUES
•Deming Fine Arts Center Blackbox Theatre and outdoor Rose Theatre on campus
•Blackfriars Playhouse at the American Shakespeare Center in downtown Staunton
•MBU at the Wharf performance space
ACCELERATED PATHWAYS
•Dual-degree 3+2 pathway to earn BA and MLitt in Shakespeare and Performance in five years
•Creativity & Culture Neighborhood living-learning community for first-year students
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
PriorityNov 15, 2025
PriorityDec 15, 2025
PriorityFeb 15, 2026
Rolling
Good to Know
APPLICATION DETAILS
•No application fee
•Test optional — standardized test scores are not required
•Rolling admissions with priority deadlines: November 15, December 15, February 15
•Decisions provided within two weeks of application
ENROLLMENT
•Students who apply by a priority deadline receive a renewable $1,000 award
•Transfer students may receive up to 18 credits from Virginia Community Colleges
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or portfolio required for admission
•Admission is through the university application only
•Apply via Common App or the MBU Application
ADMISSIONS CONTACT
•Email: admit@marybaldwin.edu
•Phone: (540) 887-7019
Program info updated 3h ago
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•"Build your own theatre" approach emphasizing innovative theatre with entrepreneurial acumen
•Coursework includes Directing Methods and Directing Practicum for hands-on experience
•Student-driven collaborative season selection through THEA 116: For All Seasons
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•Four productions per year including the Senior Thesis Festival
•Opportunities to direct in campus and community venues
•Access to professors and graduate students from the MFA Shakespeare and Performance program
VENUES
•Deming Fine Arts Center Blackbox Theatre and outdoor Rose Theatre on campus
•Blackfriars Playhouse at the American Shakespeare Center in downtown Staunton
•MBU at the Wharf performance space
ACCELERATED PATHWAYS
•Dual-degree 3+2 pathway to earn BA and MLitt in Shakespeare and Performance in five years
•Creativity & Culture Neighborhood living-learning community for first-year students
Updated 3h ago
Academic School Information
3.57
Avg GPA (W)
43%
Grad Rate
1,090
Enrollment
$44,427
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$34,152
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$12,756
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$12,717
Family Income $30k - $48k$9,527
Family Income $48k - $75k$11,537
Family Income $75k - $110k$14,801
Family Income $110k+$14,806
