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University of Mary Washington
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Fredericksburg, VA🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, this public university enrolls 3,757 students and has a 79.8% acceptance rate. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1170–1370 on the SAT. Business & Marketing and Social Sciences are the most popular majors. Graduates earn a median of $60,613 ten years after entry, with typical federal debt around $20,500 at graduation.

Acceptance rate
79.8%
Enrollment
3,757
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
66%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1170 – 1370
ACT (composite)
27 – 31
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$10,304
family income
$30–48k
$11,061
family income
$48–75k
$15,477
family income
$75–110k
$26,212
family income
$110k+
$30,986
family income
21% receive Pell grants
29% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Mary Washington graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
15.9%
Social Sciences
12.7%
Biology
9.7%
Psychology
8.4%
Computer Science
8.1%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$60,613
Earnings (6 yr)
$49,411
Completion
66%
Retention
84%
Median debt
$20,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Mary Washington?

University of Mary Washington has an acceptance rate of 79.8%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for University of Mary Washington?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1170 and 1370 on the SAT. The ACT range is 27–31.

How much does University of Mary Washington actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $10,304 per year, rising to $30,986 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.