University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,624
Graduate Enrollment: 296
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Midsize (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 81.92%
Male/Female: 31% / 69% (2017)
First generation college students: 24.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.6% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 65.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 48.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 36.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 24.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 67.6%
Black: 8.1%
Hispanic: 11.3%
Asian: 3.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.2%
Unknown race: 2.9%
Black: 8.1%
Hispanic: 11.3%
Asian: 3.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.2%
Unknown race: 2.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $28,642
In-State tuition: $13,830Out-of-State tuition: $30,256
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,090 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,760 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,760 (2022)
Average Family Income: $101,512 (2017)
Median Family Income: $80,643 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 19.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 38.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $217 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $13,549 |
| $30k-48k | $15,988 |
| $48k-75k | $21,438 |
| $75k-110k | $26,855 |
| $110k+ | $28,642 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 59%6-year graduation rate: 68%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,927 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,235 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 78.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 83.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 91.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 60.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 59.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,519 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $51,635 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 42 | $23,018 | $217 | $31,409 ($2,617) | $39,932 ($3,328) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 59 | $22,142 | $210 | $67,493 ($5,624) | $92,396 ($7,700) |
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 76 | $233 | $51,001 ($4,250) | $54,651 ($4,554) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 30 | $233 | $50,375 ($4,198) | $52,276 ($4,356) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 30 | $20,500 | $223 | $37,176 ($3,098) | $48,049 ($4,004) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 89 | $23,990 | $212 | $23,375 ($1,948) | $48,368 ($4,031) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 116 | $22,354 | $225 | $35,904 ($2,992) | $51,008 ($4,251) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 76 | $22,567 | $235 | $30,358 ($2,530) | $54,144 ($4,512) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 31 | $24,475 | $243 | $58,457 ($4,871) | $60,523 ($5,044) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Historic Preservation and Conservation. | 24 | $23,250 | $223 | $22,563 ($1,880) | $36,620 ($3,052) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. | 15 | $45,898 ($3,825) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 13 | $21,739 | $230 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physical Sciences, Other. | 25 | $25,250 | $238 | $36,382 ($3,032) | $43,112 ($3,593) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 103 | $22,989 | $228 | $29,552 ($2,463) | $46,453 ($3,871) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 21 | $50,989 ($4,249) | $64,914 ($5,410) | ||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Geography and Cartography. | 29 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 37 | $19,500 | $207 | $47,222 ($3,935) | |
| Master's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 33 | $25,086 | $265 | $33,146 ($2,762) | $52,021 ($4,335) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 32 | $24,899 | $244 | $35,898 ($2,992) | $49,124 ($4,094) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 35 | $23,500 | $235 | $32,070 ($2,673) | $50,374 ($4,198) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 16 | $26,000 | $215 | $28,250 ($2,354) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 27 | $23,250 | $243 | $38,627 ($3,219) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 40 | $16,910 | $130 | $75,692 ($6,308) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 177 | $22,250 | $233 | $45,556 ($3,796) | $62,458 ($5,205) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 37 | $343 | $73,601 ($6,133) | $97,983 ($8,165) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $77,706Full time faculty: 67%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $58,837,581 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $70,933,493 (2022)