Overview
Student Population
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| Location | Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| Online | umw.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, University of Mary Washington is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 5,939 prospective students applied, and 4,438 were granted admission. Of those admitted 891 enrolled in the school. 3,994 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 733 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $8,678 plus fees of $4,592. Mary Washington College is ranked 306 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Mary Washington College is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Mary Washington within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#306 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#92 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Virginia
#523 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1280 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.51 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $4,592 |
| Room and Board | $11,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,520 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,490 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $4,592 |
| Room and Board | $11,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,520 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,916 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 19% |
| Business | 12% |
| General Studies | 11% |
| English and Literature | 11% |
| Psychology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232681 IPEDS survey data for University of Mary Washington.
Current students may use the University of Mary Washington GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.