University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, Virginia
4-year Public university

Overview

The University of Mary Washington is a public institution established in 1908 with a suburban setting located at Fredericksburg. It is ranked 154 in the National Liberal Arts in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $14,234; out-of-state tuition and fees are $31,154. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,493. It practices a semester-based academic calendar.

#154 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location Fredericksburg, Virginia
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1908
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
3,493 Undergraduates

Learning

13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$48,820
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$20,186
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $14,234
Outstate Tuition Fee $31,154
Room and Board Fees $12,090
$37,519 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

86% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Jun
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$14,296 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$3,992 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $48,820
40% Students with need received Financial Aid
13% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Alvey Scholars
Total Worth Full scholarship for out of state tuition and fees, room and board for four years of undergraduate study
Eligibility out of state tuition
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Taking Flight
Total Worth One time $1,000-2,000
Eligibility student of Legal resident of Virginia
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline February 15

Other Scholarships

Students

3,493 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
84% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
59% Students graduate within 6 years