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University of Mary Washington

Also known as: Mary Washington College

📍 Fredericksburg, Virginia🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 3,566 Undergrads🔗 www.umw.edu

Overview

University of Mary Washington is an medium public research university in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It enrolls about 3,566 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 80%. Graduates earn a median of $60,613 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

80%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,272

610–710

Net Price

$20,667

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

66%

Retention

84%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$60,613

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

79.8%

SAT Average

1,272

ACT Composite

27–31

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200610 – 710 (mid 50%)800

Math

200560 – 660 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

127 – 31 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$14,640

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$27,560

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$31,137

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$20,667

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$10,304
$30,001 – $48,000	$11,061
$48,001 – $75,000	$15,477
$75,001 – $110,000	$26,212
$110,001 +	$30,986

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

29.3%

Academics & Programs

University of Mary Washington offers programs across 17 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

15.9%

Social Sciences

12.7%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

9.7%

Psychology

8.4%

Computer & Information Sciences

8.1%

Communication & Journalism

5.5%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

5.3%

Visual & Performing Arts

5.3%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

66%

On-Time (4yr)

57%

Retention (FT)

84%

% Earning >$25K

86%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$49,411

8 years

$54,986

10 years

$60,613

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

72.5%

White

68.5%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

59.3%

Black or African American

8.2%

Asian

4.4%

Hispanic / Latino

13.0%

Two or more races

6.1%

International

2.7%

Gender

Women

64.1%

Men

35.9%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Mary Washington hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 80%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1272.

How much does University of Mary Washington cost?

In-state tuition is $14,640, and out-of-state is $27,560. Average net price after financial aid is $20,667.

What is University of Mary Washington known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Social Sciences, Biological & Biomedical Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at University of Mary Washington?

The 6-year graduation rate is 66%, and 84% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.