University of Mary Washington

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

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About University of Mary Washington

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Mary Washington is a small public university located on a suburban campus in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,660, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The university offers 27 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 68%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,678, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $25,104.

Fredericksburg, VA

$8,678

Avg in-state
tuition

$25,104

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

82%

Acceptance Rate Insight

82% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

83%

Retention Rate Insight

83% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

68%

Graduation Rate Insight

68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile26-31

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1130-1320

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

4k

Students enrolled

28%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

67%

Unknown

4%

Black

8%

Hispanic

11%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

20% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

20%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

1,122

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

21%

State Grant Aid

28%

Institution Grant Aid

82%

Pell Grant

20%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,626
State Grant Aid$5,240
Institution Grant Aid$5,257
Pell Grant Aid$4,678

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

12.7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Equestrian
  • Field Hockey
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History
11History.
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
13Mathematics And Statistics.
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
15Philosophy And Religious Studies.
16Physical Sciences.
17Psychology.
18Social Sciences.
19Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.