University of Mary Washington
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $56,200 within 10 years.
About This School
University of Mary Washington is a public institution located in Fredericksburg, Virginia with approximately 3,566 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Mary Washington has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,667 per year. The graduation rate is 66%, and the typical graduate earns $56,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
University of Mary Washington (UMW) is a public liberal arts university in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Established in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Fredericksburg, the institution later became known as Fredericksburg Teachers College, and was named Mary Washington College in 1938 after Mary Ball Washington, mother of the first president of the United States, George Washington. The General Assembly of Virginia changed the college's name to University of Mary Washington in 2004 to reflect the addition of graduate and professional programs to the central undergraduate curriculum, as well as the establishment of more than one campus. The university offers more than 60 graduate and undergraduate degree programs in three colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education.
Worth considering if you want an affordable public college experience in Virginia — at $21,108/year after aid and a modest $16,250 in median debt at graduation, the financial profile is genuinely manageable. The 67% graduation rate is a bit below average, though, meaning roughly 1 in 3 students don't finish, so it's worth asking what support systems are in place for you specifically. Graduates earn around $56,200 a decade out, which is decent but not exceptional, making this a reasonable fit if you're drawn to the small campus feel and have a clear academic plan.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,566 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Mary Washington
1301 College Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5300
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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