University of Mary Washington
Mary Washington College
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401-5300
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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Varsity Sports
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
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1241
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (40)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
82%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from VA state average + suburban adjustment