Fredericksburg, Virginia · Public ·Suburb
University of Mary Washington
At a glance
Basics
- Type
- Public
- Setting
- Suburb
- Enrollment
- 3,566 students
- Women / Men
- 64.1% / 35.9%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 79.8%
- SAT (mid 50%)
- 1170–1370
- ACT (mid 50%)
- 27–31
Cost
- Avg net price
- $20,667
- Sticker price
- $31,137
- Tuition (in-state)
- $14,640
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $27,560
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 66.4%
- Retention rate
- 84.4%
- Median earnings (10y)
- $60,613
- Median debt
- $20,500 (~$222/mo)
Financial aid
- On Pell grants
- 21.1%
- Take federal loans
- 29.3%
All majors at University of Mary Washington
30 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.
Cost & ROI
Is University of Mary Washington worth it?
Pay $20,667/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $60,613 ten years out — about 2.9× the annual cost. Value grade: C.
- Avg net price
- $20,667/yr
- Median earnings
- $60,613/yr (10y out)
- Median debt
- $20,500~$222/mo
- 4-year est. cost
- $82,668net of aid
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Mary Washington's acceptance rate?
University of Mary Washington admits 79.8% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1170–1370 range on the SAT.
How much does University of Mary Washington cost per year?
The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $20,667. The sticker price before any aid is $31,137, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $82,668.
How much debt do University of Mary Washington graduates have?
Graduates leave University of Mary Washington with a median federal student loan balance of $20,500, which works out to about $222 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 29.3% of students take federal loans.
Is University of Mary Washington worth the cost?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Mary Washington graduates earn a median of $60,613 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.9× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns University of Mary Washington a value grade of C.
What SAT score do you need for University of Mary Washington?
Admitted students score 1170–1370 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.
What is the graduation rate at University of Mary Washington?
66.4% of full-time undergraduates graduate from University of Mary Washington within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 84.4%.
What are the most popular majors at University of Mary Washington?
30 programs are listed in federal data; 28 have positive share data. The largest reported major at University of Mary Washington is Business Administration, Management and Operations (14.7%), followed by Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (9.2%).
What percent of University of Mary Washington students receive financial aid?
21.1% of University of Mary Washington students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 29.3% take federal student loans.
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