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University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA · Public · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 80%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,821
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Median earnings
- $66,028
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Mary Washington is a public college in Fredericksburg, VA with 3,566 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants, and admitted students average 1272 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,821 per year ($20,834 for families earning under $30,000). 65% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,028 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 80%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,606
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,973
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing610–710
200800
SAT Math560–660
200800
ACT Composite27–31
136
What University of Mary Washington looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $30,969
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,304
- Out-of-state tuition
- $28,810
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$20,834
- $30–48k$20,592
- $48–75k$22,840
- $75–110k$25,888
- $110k+$25,836
Get a personal estimate with University of Mary Washington's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $66,028
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,688
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,566
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White59%
- Hispanic13%
- Black8%
- Asian4%
University of Mary Washington FAQ
What is University of Mary Washington's acceptance rate?+
University of Mary Washington admits 80% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Mary Washington?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 610–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1272.
What ACT score do you need for University of Mary Washington?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–31.
Is University of Mary Washington test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Mary Washington?+
In Fall 2023, 4,606 students applied to University of Mary Washington and 3,973 were admitted; 758 enrolled.
Does University of Mary Washington consider legacy status?+
Yes. University of Mary Washington reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Mary Washington require an essay?+
University of Mary Washington reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Mary Washington cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $30,969 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,821.
What is University of Mary Washington's graduation rate?+
65% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 232681 · How we use this data
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