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University of Mary Washington
University of Mary Washington says yes to 79.8% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $60,613 median earnings.
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University of Mary Washington occupies suburban Fredericksburg, VA — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $95,461 four years out. 21.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,566 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 84.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1140 and 1330 — above the VA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Mary Washington's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Mary Washington received 4,606 applications and admitted 3,973 (86.3%), with 758 enrolling.
You can apply to University of Mary Washington without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1140 and 1330; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 600 | 650 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Mary Washington compares
| University of Mary Washington | Virginia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 79.8% | 83.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,640 | $21,650 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $60,613 | $53,453 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Mary Washington: $60,613 median at year ten, versus $53,453 across Virginia institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $14,640 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $27,560. For non-residents, University of Mary Washington's $27,560 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 3,566 undergrads, University of Mary Washington is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
66.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 34% don't — ask a University of Mary Washington tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Mary Washington
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $95,461 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,861 |
| Mathematics | $82,677 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,382 |
| Economics | $67,903 |
| Biology, General | $61,864 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,881 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | $59,594 |
| Sociology | $58,224 |
| History | $54,625 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $54,336 |
| Psychology, General | $53,388 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $53,282 |
| Geography and Cartography | $53,081 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $51,166 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $45,824 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | $44,823 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,357 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $41,509 |
Median earnings for these 19 University of Mary Washington programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $60,613 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 9 additional University of Mary Washington programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Mary Washington?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1140–1330 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 79.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Mary Washington's acceptance rate?
86.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,973 admitted from 4,606 applicants.
How much does University of Mary Washington cost?
In-state tuition is $14,640; out-of-state students pay $27,560. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Mary Washington graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $60,613 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Virginia
- James Madison University — 71.5% admitted
- Hollins University — 68% admitted
- Hampton University — 62.3% admitted
- Emory & Henry University — 83.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.