University of Mary Washington

Public four-year university in Fredericksburg, VA that costs an average of $23,821 a year after financial aid, admits 80% of applicants and graduates 65% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$23,821
Acceptance rate
80%
Graduation rate
65%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$66,028

PublicMidsize suburb3,566 undergraduates

Cost of University of Mary Washington

Total cost of attendance (per year)$30,969
Tuition and fees, in-state$15,304
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$28,810
Housing and food (on campus)$15,150
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$23,821

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$20,834
$30,001–48,000$20,592
$48,001–75,000$22,840
$75,001–110,000$25,888
$110,001+$25,836

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of Mary Washington's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate80%
Average SAT1,272
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)610–710
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)560–660
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)27–31
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate65%
First-year retention84%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$53,452
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$66,028
Rank in Virginia (earnings)16th of 51 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$18,688
Typical monthly loan payment$212 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants24%
Students with federal loans32%

Majors and programs at University of Mary Washington

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (27)

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Geography and Cartography42——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Biology———
Fine and Studio Arts———

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations83$127,862$33,000
Education84$56,787$20,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods48$55,366$20,500
Geography and Cartography10——

Graduate certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations42——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Special Education and Teaching———

Similar colleges in Virginia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Longwood UniversityFarmville$20,77390%$55,653
Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News$22,31086%$65,183
Virginia State UniversityPetersburg$14,89389%$49,358
Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk$12,18088%$49,237
Radford UniversityRadford$13,70190%$59,134
William & MaryWilliamsburg$18,88034%$83,488
Virginia Military InstituteLexington$15,58571%$85,178
University of Virginia's College at WiseWise$5,86929%$50,389

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About University of Mary Washington

TypePublic four-year university
LocationFredericksburg, VA
SettingMidsize suburb
Undergraduates3,566
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteumw.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Mary Washington's acceptance rate?

University of Mary Washington admits 80% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,272 on the SAT.

How much does University of Mary Washington cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $30,969 a year (tuition and fees: $15,304 in-state, $28,810 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $23,821 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $20,834.

How much do University of Mary Washington graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $66,028 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 51 similar colleges in Virginia. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($88,970 a year after graduation).

What is University of Mary Washington's graduation rate?

65% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 84% of first-year students return for a second year.