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University of Mary Washington Teaching Programs

University of Mary Washington is a public institution located in Fredericksburg, VA. A Suburban Area offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is University of Mary Washington?

Contact details for Mary Washington College are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5300
Phone:	5406541000
Website:	www.umw.edu/
Admissions:	www.umw.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.umw.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Mary Washington College?

You can apply to Mary Washington College online at: https://www.umw.edu/admissions/apply/

Mary Washington College is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Mary Washington College

These are the things Mary Washington College looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Mary Washington College?

Mary Washington College has an acceptance rate of 80%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

26% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Mary Washington College, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 610 and 710. Math scores were between 560 and 660.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1170 to 1370. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Mary Washington College ranged between 27 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Mary Washington College can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,822	1,376	76%
Women	3,302	2,712	82%

Can I Afford University of Mary Washington?

The average net price after aid at Mary Washington College is $21,108. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,117
In-State Fees	$5,788
Out-of-State Tuition	$22,295
Out-of-State Fees	$5,788
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$14,905
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$28,083

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 20% of students at Mary Washington College receive some form of financial aid (737 students).

Approximately 72% of students at Mary Washington College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,859 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,493.

Student Loan Debt

29% of Mary Washington College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,470 per year.

University of Mary Washington Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 298 students enrolled at Mary Washington College. Mary Washington College is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,504 undergraduate students at Mary Washington College, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Mary Washington undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	150
Black or African American	287
Hispanic	452
White	2,077
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	210
Non-Resident	98

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Mary Washington College break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Virginia	636
Maryland	20
Pennsylvania	9
North Carolina	6
New Jersey	4

Additionally, approximately 2.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Mary Washington Graduate Student Diversity

197 of Mary Washington College’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Mary Washington College, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Mary Washington graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	11
Black or African American	22
Hispanic	17
White	117
Two or More Races	3
Non-Resident	4

Online Learning at University of Mary Washington

Mary Washington College delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

933 undergraduate students at Mary Washington College took at least one online class — of those, 170 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 45 students took at least one online class and 85 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Mary Washington

The following teaching programs are offered at Mary Washington College, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	44	12	—	56
Education, General	—	27	—	27

Academic Programs at University of Mary Washington

Mary Washington College offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Mary Washington College has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.