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University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,355
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 82%
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, University of Mary Washington is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that University of Mary Washington is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Mary Washington is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, University of Mary Washington emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

University of Mary Washington boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 72%, respectively.

  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,830

Cost of attendance at University of Mary Washington in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,256

Cost of attendance at University of Mary Washington in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at University of Mary Washington received on average $8,030 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,030
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 148 20% $5,001 $740,140
Other Federal Grant 156 21% $5,626 $877,619
State Grant/Scholarships 210 28% $5,240 $1,100,453
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 615 82% $5,257 $3,233,204
Total Grant & Scholarships 649 87% $8,030 $5,211,276

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Mary Washington students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Mary Washington students is 68.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.2%.

68.0%

  • asian 66.7% 20 students
  • African American 66.1% 39 students
  • white 68.8% 472 students
  • unknown 62.9% 22 students
  • hispanic 70.0% 49 students
  • International Students 50.0% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 64.4% 38 students

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Mary Washington provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Mary Washington offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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