Mary Washington College Admission Requirements
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Mary Washington College Admission Overview
Mary Washington College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Mary Washington College admitted 79.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.71 GPA (A-) and SAT 1170-1370 / ACT 27-31. Mary Washington College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Mary Washington College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Mary Washington College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for University of Mary Washington
Acceptance Rate
The Mary Washington College acceptance rate is 79.8%. Last year, 4,088 of 5,124 applicants were admitted. That is the 21st lowest acceptance rate in Virginia.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Mary Washington College and can you get accepted?
Mary Washington College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
University of Mary Washington typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.71. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Mary Washington College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.71Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.71
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Mary Washington College typically have around a 3.71 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Mary Washington College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
31% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #9 in Virginia for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Mary Washington College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1170-1370Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
26%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 610
- Math 560
- Composite 1170
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 710
- Math 660
- Composite 1370
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Mary Washington College typically score around a 1270 SAT (middle 50% 1170–1370) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 85th percentile nationally. Mary Washington College ranks #8 in the state of Virginia and #249 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1170 to 1370
SAT policy
Mary Washington College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1270 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Mary Washington College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
27-31Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
4%25th Percentile Scores
- English 27
- Math 24
- Composite 27
75th Percentile Scores
- English 34
- Math 27
- Composite 31
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Mary Washington College typically have around a 29 ACT (mid-50 27–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 91st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Mary Washington College places #8 among colleges in Virginia and #195 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 27 to 31
ACT policy
You may apply to Mary Washington College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 29.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
76% of University of Mary Washington freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 31% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Mary Washington and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Mary Washington is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Mary Washington College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 79.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.71 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1170-1370); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232681.
GPA calculator: University of Mary Washington GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026