University of Mary Washington
Liberal arts college · Fredericksburg, VA · 3,566 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
80%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1170–1370
ACT (middle 50%)
27–31
Average net price
$23,821
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$30,969
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
65%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Mary Washington?
University of Mary Washington accepts about 80 of every 100 applicants (80%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1170 and 1370 on the SAT. A score at or above 1370 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1170, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 27–31.
The latest federal data says University of Mary Washington is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Mary Washington's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Mary Washington cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $30,969 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,821 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $28,810 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$15,304
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$28,810
- Room & board$15,150
- Total cost of attendance$30,969
- Average net price after grants$23,821
Popular majors
Business, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Psychology.
University of Mary Washington FAQ
- What is University of Mary Washington's acceptance rate?
- 80% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Mary Washington?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1170–1370. Aim for 1370 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Mary Washington?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 27–31.
- Is University of Mary Washington test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Mary Washington is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Mary Washington's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Mary Washington cost?
- About $30,969 a year before aid; $23,821 on average after grants.
- What is University of Mary Washington's FAFSA school code?
- 003746. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Mary Washington receives your information.
- What is University of Mary Washington's graduation rate?
- 65% of students finish within six years.
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