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University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA·Public·~80% acceptance

Located in Fredericksburg, VA, University of Mary Washington is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 80% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $20,667 per year after financial aid. About 67% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $60,613 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$20,667/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $31,137
Aid cuts ~$10,470/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 15
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.44–3.94
SAT (middle 50%)1170–1370
ACT (middle 50%)27–31
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
67%
graduation rate
84%
freshman retention
$49,411
median earnings, 6yr
$60,613
median earnings, 10yr
How Mary Washington reads an application

What Mary Washington values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Class rankApplication essaysRecommendations
Also considered
Test scoresInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Mary Washington’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Mary Washington requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsApplication essaysWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Mary Washington requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Mary Washington's acceptance rate?
University of Mary Washington admits about 80% of applicants.
How much does University of Mary Washington cost?
At University of Mary Washington, the average net price after aid is about $20,667 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $31,137 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Mary Washington?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1170–1370 on the SAT and 27–31 on the ACT.
What are University of Mary Washington's application deadlines?
University of Mary Washington's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Mary Washington value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Mary Washington rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank, Application essays, and Recommendations. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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