University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Mary Washington reported a 86.3% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Mary Washington is a public 4-year institution in Fredericksburg, VA, with an SAT reference of 1260 and an ACT reference of 29. The historical average net price is $20,667 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

86.3%

4,606 applicants

SAT reference

1260

Combined score

ACT reference

29

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$20,667

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Mary Washington

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)114012601370
ACT (composite, 1–36)232931

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

66.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

84.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

3,566

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Mary Washington, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$10,304
$30,001 – $48,000$11,061
$48,001 – $75,000$15,477
$75,001 – $110,000$26,212
$110,000+$30,986

Top Majors at University of Mary Washington

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing136
Social Sciences84
Biological & Biomedical Sciences83
Psychology72
Computer & Information Sciences69
Communication & Journalism47
Liberal Arts & General Studies45
Visual & Performing Arts45
Education44
English Language & Literature39

Financial Aid at University of Mary Washington

About University of Mary Washington

Official website: https://www.umw.edu/

Admissions: https://www.umw.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Mary Washington

What is the acceptance rate at University of Mary Washington?

University of Mary Washington reported a 86% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 4,606. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Mary Washington?

The historical 86% acceptance rate suggests University of Mary Washington was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Mary Washington?

The imported historical records for University of Mary Washington include an SAT reference value of 1260 and an ACT reference value of 29. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Mary Washington?

The stored historical average net price at University of Mary Washington is $20,667 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,901 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Mary Washington?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Mary Washington is 67%. its stored first-year retention rate is 84%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Mary Washington test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Mary Washington?

University of Mary Washington's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Mary Washington's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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