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University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VAPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 80% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Mary Washington is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Fredericksburg, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 80%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
80% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading610 - 710
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math560 - 660
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite27 - 31
1typical 50% range36
80%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences16% of degrees
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,022
Earnings 5yr: $114,937
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,461
Earnings 5yr: $101,708
Debt: $22,142
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,861
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $16,910
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,677
Earnings 5yr: $63,457
Debt: $24,475
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,382
Earnings 5yr: $74,031
Debt: $22,250
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,903
Earnings 5yr: $68,786
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,864
Earnings 5yr: $62,967
Debt: $22,567
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,881
Earnings 5yr: $62,017
Debt: $24,899
Physical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,594
Earnings 5yr: $48,166
Debt: $25,250
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,224
Earnings 5yr: $58,027
Debt: $23,500
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,149
Earnings 5yr: $59,799
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,480
Earnings 5yr: $57,204
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,625
Earnings 5yr: $51,227
Debt: $23,018
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,336
Earnings 5yr: $56,274
Debt: $22,354
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,388
Earnings 5yr: $56,177
Debt: $22,989
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,282
Earnings 5yr: $53,079
Debt: $20,500
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,081
Earnings 5yr: $56,193
Debt: $19,500
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,166
Earnings 5yr: $56,845
Debt: $25,086
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,824
Earnings 5yr: $53,242
Debt: $23,990
Historic Preservation and Conservation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,823
Earnings 5yr: $44,563
Debt: $23,250
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$20,667
In-State Tuition$14,640
Out-of-State Tuition$27,560
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
21%
Pell Grants
29%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,411
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$60,613
Completion Signals
66%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$176/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
36%
Men64%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 64% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$90,737
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