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University of Mary Washington

Mary Washington College

Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401-5300

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Suburban

Known for business

University of Mary Washington is a public institution in Fredericksburg with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1241, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.5K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,613 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,108.

Established
1908
Motto
Pro Deo Domo Patria
Mascot
Sammy D. Eagle
Type
Public liberal arts university
Division
Division III

Plan Your Visit

86%Acceptance
1241SAT Avg
3,504Students
13:1Student:Faculty
67%Grad Rate
$60,613Earnings 10yr
$21,108Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1241

Reading & WritingMid: 635
600690
MathMid: 590
540640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2331

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,559
Tuition (out-of-state)$31,479
Room & Board$14,040
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$29,234
Average Net Price$21,108
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,137
$30–48K$12,388
$48–75K$19,886
$75–110K$26,300
$110K+$29,234

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

69.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$16,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

25

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

7

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (40)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

82%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
3,504
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 8%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 5%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.4%
Freshman Retention82.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,411
10 Years$60,613

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

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History & Fun Facts

  • History On March 14, 1908, Virginia Governor Claude A.
  • In 1944 the college became associated with the University of Virginia as its women's college.
  • Following UVA's transition to coeducational status in 1970, the Virginia General Assembly reorganized Mary Washington College in 1972 as a separate, coeducational institution.
  • The university's first LEED-certified building, CGPS North Building, was built in 2007.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from VA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K
48 mi(83 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
83 mi(144 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
168 mi(291 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAD Washington Dulles45 mi
RIC Richmond56 mi
BWI Baltimore-Washington74 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA439 mi · ~12h 41m drive
New York, NY249 mi · ~7h 12m drive
Hartford, CT349 mi · ~10h 5m drive
Providence, RI402 mi · ~11h 37m drive
Albany, NY358 mi · ~10h 21m drive
Syracuse, NY335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
Rochester, NY335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
Buffalo, NY325 mi · ~9h 23m drive
Philadelphia, PA168 mi · ~4h 51m drive
Pittsburgh, PA200 mi · ~5h 47m drive
Harrisburg, PA140 mi · ~4h 3m drive
Newark, NJ243 mi · ~7h 1m drive
Washington, DC48 mi · ~1h 23m drive
Baltimore, MD83 mi · ~2h 24m drive
Atlanta, GA498 mi · ~14h 23m drive
Charlotte, NC283 mi · ~8h 11m drive
Raleigh, NC186 mi · ~5h 22m drive
Miami, FL881 mi · ~25h 27m drive
Orlando, FL711 mi · ~20h 32m drive
Tampa, FL771 mi · ~22h 16m drive
Nashville, TN533 mi · ~15h 24m drive
New Orleans, LA921 mi · ~26h 36m drive
Richmond, VA53 mi · ~1h 32m drive
Chicago, IL590 mi · ~17h 3m drive
Detroit, MI404 mi · ~11h 40m drive
Minneapolis, MN934 mi · ~26h 59m drive
St. Louis, MO688 mi · ~19h 53m drive
Kansas City, MO922 mi · ~26h 38m drive
Indianapolis, IN477 mi · ~13h 47m drive
Columbus, OH317 mi · ~9h 9m drive
Cleveland, OH314 mi · ~9h 4m drive
Milwaukee, WI636 mi · ~18h 22m drive
Dallas, TX1149 mi · ~33h 12m drive
Houston, TX1179 mi · ~34h 4m drive
Austin, TX1280 mi · ~36h 59m drive
San Antonio, TX1348 mi · ~38h 57m drive
Los Angeles, CA2274 mi · ~65h 42m drive
San Francisco, CA2421 mi · ~69h 56m drive
San Diego, CA2248 mi · ~64h 57m drive
Seattle, WA2322 mi · ~67h 5m drive
Portland, OR2345 mi · ~67h 45m drive
Denver, CO1475 mi · ~42h 37m drive
Phoenix, AZ1954 mi · ~56h 27m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1830 mi · ~52h 52m drive
Honolulu, HI4814 mi · ~139h 4m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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