University of Mary Washington

University of Mary Washington is a public, state school in a small town setting in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Mary Washington was founded in 1908 and now enrolls around 4,293 students a year, including 3,993 undergrads. Mary Washington offers housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Mary Washington! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Mary Washington's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Mary Washington students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Mary Washington, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Mary Washington has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Mary Washington on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Mary Washington on the Student Life page.

2021 Mary Washington Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	75%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	8%
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	67%
In-State Tuition	$8,678
Out-of-State	$25,104
Percent of Need Met	41.5%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$10,976

Is Mary Washington a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a university is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Mary Washington offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Mary Washington Acceptance Rate 2021

It is very difficult to get into Mary Washington. The acceptance rate at Mary Washington is 75%. Out of 6,018 applications received in 2021, 4,543 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Mary Washington

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Mary Washington, around 79% return for their sophomore year. Mary Washington's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 65%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Mary Washington Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 44% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Mary Washington grads is $46,734 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Mary Washington's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Mary Washington's endowment was valued at $50 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Mary Washington spends about $6,845 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Mary Washington

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Mary Washington meets 41.5% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $10,976 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $32,519 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Mary Washington. Based on this information, how does Mary Washington sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Mary Washington a good school for you?

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Where is University of Mary Washington Located?

Mary Washington is located in the small town setting of Fredericksburg, Virginia, less than an hour from Richmond; Washington and D.C..

If you want to see Mary Washington for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Fredericksburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Reagan National.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Mary Washington and Fredericksburg are like without leaving home.

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