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University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Overview

Enrollment

3,757
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
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The University of Mary Washington is located in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia, approximately 50 miles south of Washington, D.C. and 50 miles north of Richmond. The main campus occupies 176 acres featuring Georgian-style architecture and is designated as a national historic district, with many buildings dating to the 1908 founding of the institution, which was originally established as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women. Now a public liberal arts university, UMW maintains selective admission standards and is recognized for its programs in preservation studies, geography, and education. The university primarily serves undergraduate students who reside in campus dormitories and approved housing, while also operating a separate business campus in nearby Stafford County that serves graduate students.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

Mary Washington College is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
University of Mary Washington overview
SAT 1170/1340
ACT 25/30
GPA 3.71

Applications Accepted

85.8% 
University of Mary Washington overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Virginia Resident Tuition

$8,938
In State Costs for University of Mary Washington
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$5,296
Room and Board $12,090
Budget for Other Expenses$3,560
Total One Year Cost$31,084

Out of State Resident Tuition

$25,858
Out of State Costs for University of Mary Washington
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$5,296
Room and Board $12,090
Budget for Other Expenses$3,560
Total One Year Cost$48,004

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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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Last updated February 24, 2024