University of Mary Washington SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Mary Washington’s 80% admit rate means many qualified students have a real opening here, so your strategy is to show clear academic fit. If your SAT falls in or above 1180-1340, or your ACT is 27-31, submitting it can add useful evidence; otherwise, the test-optional policy lets your GPA and coursework carry more weight.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
University of Mary Washington facts and stats
University of Mary Washington enrolls about 3,660 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Mary Washington has an 84% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 66% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13.1:1, offering a snapshot of the school’s academic scale.
Fredericksburg, VA
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Key University of Mary Washington application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
November 1
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Mary Washington, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then reserve the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and superscoring options. For the November 1 Early Decision deadline, the October SAT or ACT is usually the last retake that can arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
At Mary Washington, in-state tuition is $8,940 and out-of-state tuition is $21,860. About 35% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $5,488. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
At Mary Washington, the higher public tuition rate is $21,860, with room and board adding $14,250; the lower listed tuition rate is $8,940. Aid reaches 35% of students, and the average aid package is $14,699. Merit awards average $5,488, which can help reduce the bill for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $29,650.
Student life at University of Mary Washington
57% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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