What University of Mary Washington costs
University of Mary Washington charges $14,640 a year in published tuition and fees for Virginia residents, about $7,320 a semester, and $27,560 a year for students from other states, about $13,780 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $31,137 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $22,066 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into University of Mary Washington
For fall 2024, University of Mary Washington received 5,124 applications and admitted 4,088 students, and 725 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1170 and 1370.
What University of Mary Washington students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Mary Washington (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 136 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 83 |
| Psychology | 72 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 69 |
| Communication | 47 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 44 |
| English Language and Literature | 39 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 37 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Mary Washington
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia: about 37 miles away
- George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia: about 38 miles away
- Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia: about 46 miles away
- Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 47 miles away
- George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 47 miles away
- American University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 49 miles away
Colleges like University of Mary Washington
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland: 4,474 undergraduates
- Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia: 5,074 undergraduates
- Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina: 2,379 undergraduates
- Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia: 2,245 undergraduates
- Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina: 1,867 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Mary Washington's acceptance rate? 79.8% for fall 2024: 4,088 of 5,124 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Mary Washington? $14,640 a year for in-state students and $27,560 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of Mary Washington? About 3,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do University of Mary Washington students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1170–1370.
What is the campus setting at University of Mary Washington? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Mary Washington (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Mary Washington
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
