University of Mary Washington

University of Mary Washington Overview

University of Mary Washington is a public, state school in the small town setting of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Mary Washington was founded in 1908 and the school presently has around 3,957 students per year, including 3,660 undergrads. Mary Washington provides on-campus housing for up to 2,330 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 60% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

Student Involvement at Mary Washington

Interested in 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.

Mary Washington does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

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.

2022 Mary Washington Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	82%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	83%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	91%
Average GPA	3.7
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	91%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	28%
In-State Tuition	$8,938
Out-of-State	$25,858
Percent of Need Met	43%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$11,000

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Is Mary Washington a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better idea of what Mary Washington offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Mary Washington

Mary Washington is very difficult to get into. The university admitted 82% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 5,027 applications received in 2022, 4,118 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Mary Washington

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 83% of students who start at Mary Washington come back for their second year of college. Around 68% of students who started at Mary Washington earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. 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 Outlook Mary Washington Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Mary Washington by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. Within six months of graduating, 42% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Mary Washington grads have an average starting salary of $46,660 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

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 $70.7 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $4,043 for each full-time student enrolled.

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 43% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Mary Washington full-time are awarded $11,000 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $32,519 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded 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, is Mary Washington the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Mary Washington a good school for you?

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Where is Mary Washington?

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

If you are interested in seeing Mary Washington for yourself, be sure to 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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