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Mary Baldwin University Softball

Mary Baldwin University (MBU) · Staunton, Virginia · Private nonprofit university

Graduation rate39%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,772Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty15 : 1students per instructor
Average net price$18,838per year after aid
Coaches

Mary Baldwin University Softball coaches

Coaches at Mary Baldwin University who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Mary Baldwin University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
USA South Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
marybaldwinathletics.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

Applied Mathematics, GeneralArt/Art Studies, GeneralBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, GeneralClinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Student-to-faculty
15 : 1
Graduation rate
39% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$20,762
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$18,838
Campus

Where it is

Mary Baldwin University in Staunton.

Location
Staunton, Virginia
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Time zone
Eastern
Website
marybaldwin.edu
Overview

About Mary Baldwin University Softball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Christy Shelton, the Interim Head Coach, leads the Mary Baldwin University Softball staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Mary Baldwin University (MBU) competes in NCAA Division III Softball as a member of the USA South Athletic Conference. Mary Baldwin University is a small private school in Staunton, Virginia with 1,772 undergraduates and an average net price of $18,838 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Mary Baldwin University Softball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Christy Shelton, the Interim Head Coach and Emily McCreery, the Assistant Coach. Mary Baldwin University has 3 coaches for Softball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, and measurables like pitching speed, exit velocity or pop time in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Christy can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Mary Baldwin University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Questions

Mary Baldwin University Softball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Mary Baldwin University D3?

Yes. Mary Baldwin University competes in NCAA Division III Softball, in the USA South Athletic Conference.

Is Mary Baldwin University public or private?

Mary Baldwin University is a private nonprofit school in Staunton, Virginia.

What conference is Mary Baldwin University Softball in?

The USA South Athletic Conference.

Does Mary Baldwin University offer athletic scholarships for Softball?

No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.

How many coaches does Mary Baldwin University Softball have?

3 coaches, led by Christy Shelton, the Interim Head Coach.

How much does Mary Baldwin University cost?

In-state tuition is $20,762 and out-of-state tuition is $20,762 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,838.

How do I contact the Mary Baldwin University Softball coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026