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#6 Best Public Universities in Virginia

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Overview

Student Population
3,956
University of Mary Washington overview
Location Fredericksburg, Virginia
Online umw.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban
University of Mary Washington overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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 5,027 prospective students applied, and 4,118 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 654 enrolled in the school.  3,234 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 722 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,678 plus fees of $5,152. Mary Washington College is ranked 231 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10
Overall
8/10
Academics
6/10
Resources
8/10
Outcomes
5/10
Value

Mary Washington College is rated within the top 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of Mary Washington within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Difficult
University of Mary Washington overview
SAT 1130/1320
ACT 26/31
GPA 3.71
Applications Accepted
81.9% 
University of Mary Washington overview
Applications Due Feb 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Virginia Resident Tuition
$8,678
In State Costs for University of Mary Washington
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$5,152
Room and Board $12,090
Budget for Other Expenses$3,760
Total One Year Cost$30,880
Out of State Resident Tuition
$25,104
Out of State Costs for University of Mary Washington
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$5,152
Room and Board $12,090
Budget for Other Expenses$3,760
Total One Year Cost$47,306

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$55,500 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
71% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Mary Washington students
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.

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