Fredericksburg, VA
Located in Fredericksburg, VA, University of Mary Washington is a public mid-sized school with roughly 3,566 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 80% of applicants. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer and Information Sciences, General, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $95,461/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on University of Mary Washington's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $12,920 more per year in tuition and fees (1.9x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against University of Mary Washington's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Mary Washington weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Mary Washington's acceptance rate?
University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA admits approximately 80% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Mary Washington?
Admitted students at University of Mary Washington typically score between 1170–1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Mary Washington?
Admitted students at University of Mary Washington typically score between 27–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Mary Washington cost?
University of Mary Washington's total cost of attendance is reported at $31,137 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Mary Washington?
For 2024-25, University of Mary Washington's published tuition and required fees were $27,560 for out-of-state students and $14,640 for in-state students -- $12,920 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Mary Washington?
University of Mary Washington's deadlines are Early Decision Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Mary Washington require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Mary Washington doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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