University of Mary Washington
tuition & fees
$28,083
graduate tuition & fees
$23,010
acceptance rate
80%
Student Population
3,826
online students
255
Number of Programs
36
Financial Aid Amount
$9,859
SAT Scores
1,260
Graduation Rate
66%
University of Mary Washington is a Public, 4 years college located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. UMW ranked 152nd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 20th in Virginia Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 3,826 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. UMW's acceptance rate is 79.78% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Mary Washington is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Mary Washington and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5300 |
| Phone | 540-654-1000 |
| WEB | https://www.umw.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.umw.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.umw.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.umw.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://app.meadowfi.com/umw |
| Veterans Tuition | https://academics.umw.edu/registrar/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | https://academics.umw.edu/disability/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Mary Washington is 79.78% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.73%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79.78 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 17.73 % |
Tuition & Fees
UMW's 2025 tuition & fees is $14,905 for Virginia residents and $28,083 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -10.79% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($31,479).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,462 for Virginia residents and $23,010 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.16% compared to the last year's rate.
| Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $14,905 | $28,083 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,462 | $23,010 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,826 students have enrolled at UMW (2024-2025). Among them, 255 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UMW has 3,660 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 166 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,826 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,660 |
| Graduate Students | 166 |
| Online Enrollment | 255 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UMW offers 36 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UMW
| Number of programs | 36 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |