UMW Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 79.78%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1260. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $14,905
- Out-of-State Tuition: $28,083
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UMW:
- Total Enrollment: 3,826, including 255 online students
- 3,660 Undergraduate, 166 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 35.7% men, 64.3% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 66%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 26%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 36 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 4 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
UMW Overview
University of Mary Washington (UMW) is a four-year, public school located in Fredericksburg, VA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The UMW's tuition & fees is $14,905 for Virginia residents and $28,083 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 72% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,859.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,826 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
UMW's acceptance rate is 79.78% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.73%. The median SAT score is 1260 and the ACT score is 29.
UMW ranked 23rd in Virginia Colleges rankings. University of Mary Washington is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Mary Washington is $14,905 for in-state students and $28,083 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,462 for in-state students and $23,010 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $15,259 for Virginia residents and $25,053 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,738 for Virginia residents and $23,506 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,905 | $28,083 |
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| Graduate | $12,462 | $23,010 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $15,259 | $25,053 |
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| Graduate | $12,738 | $23,506 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Mary Washington offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UMW
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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