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University of Mary Washington

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA · Suburb · 3,566 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Fredericksburg, VA, 22401-5300 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
IAD · Dulles
44 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$31,137
Out-of-state COA
$44,057
Avg net price
$20,667
Room & board
$14,250
In-state tuition
$14,640
Out-of-state tuition
$27,560
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,304
$30–48k
$11,061
$48–75k
$15,477
$75–110k
$26,212
$110k+
$30,986
Admissions
Admit rate
80%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1272
Reading 610710
Math 560660
ACT midpoint
29
Composite 2731
English 2734
Math 2427
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

University of Mary Washington accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
67%
1st-yr retention
84%
Transfer-out rate
26%
Consumer completion
71%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
71%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
5%
Median earnings (6yr)
$49,411
Median earnings (10yr)
$60,613
Median debt
$20,500
Monthly loan payment
$217
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500$25,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$28,735
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
21%
First-generation
25%
Median family income
$80,643
Independent students
15%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
13%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
13%
Black
8%
Asian
4%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
6%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$49,411
10 years after entry
$60,613
Business Administration, Management and Operations133
Psychology, General85
Biology, General84
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities80
Computer and Information Sciences, General55
English Language and Literature, General50
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing39
Communication and Media Studies34
Historic Preservation and Conservation34
Political Science and Government30
History30
Sociology29
Fine and Studio Arts24
Chemistry20
Physical Sciences, Other20
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services19
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Institutional
Endowment
$89M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Full-time faculty
68%
Avg faculty salary
$9,957/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,398
Federal loan rate
29%

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