University of Mary Washington

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,938

2023 Average Net Price

$21,615

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

86.3%

4,606 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,808

81.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

67.4%

628 Graduates

About

University of Mary Washington is a higher education institution located in Fredericksburg city, VA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Mary Washington were General Business Administration & Management (133 degrees awarded), General Psychology (85 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (84 degrees).

In 2023, 1,068 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Mary Washington. 68.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (884 degrees), 10.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (86 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Mary Washington is $8,938, which is $−15,637 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Mary Washington was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 908 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Mary Washington is $8,938, which is $15,637 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,615.

In 2023, 71% of undergraduate students attending University of Mary Washington received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,938

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Mary Washington was $8,938. The cost of tuition at University of Mary Washington is $−15,637 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Mary Washington (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,615

2023 Value

1.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Mary Washington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,615. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Mary Washington grew by 1.13%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Mary Washington (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,045

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Mary Washington was of $11,045 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Mary Washington (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at University of Mary Washington received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.41% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Mary Washington (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Mary Washington was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 908 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Mary Washington received 4,606 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.19% annual growth. Out of those 4,606 applicants, 3,973 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.3% acceptance rate.

There were 3,808 students enrolled at University of Mary Washington in 2023. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Mary Washington has an overall enrollment yield of 19.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,973

Accepted Out of 4,606

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Mary Washington was 86.3% (3,973 admissions from 4,606 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 85.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 2.19%, while admissions declined by 1.66%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Mary Washington (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

31%

Submission Percentage (2023)

238

Scores Submitted (2023)

31% of enrolled first-time students at University of Mary Washington in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Mary Washington had a total enrollment of 3,808 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Mary Washington is 3,089 students and the part-time enrollment is 719. This means that 81.1% of students enrolled at University of Mary Washington are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Mary Washington, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.8% White, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.14% Black or African American, 4.99% Two or More Races, 4.73% Asian, 0.158% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0263% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Mary Washington in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.1%), followed by White Male (23.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.4%), followed by White Male (13%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Mary Washington in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,808 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Mary Washington is 3,089 and the part-time enrollment is 719. This means that 81.1% of students enrolled at University of Mary Washington are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Mary Washington (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Mary Washington was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Mary Washington had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Mary Washington (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,279 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
490 enrolled students
Black or African American
310 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Mary Washington is 59.8% White, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.14% Black or African American, 4.99% Two or More Races, 4.73% Asian, 0.158% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0263% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 264 students (6.93%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 402 more women than men received degrees from University of Mary Washington. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Mary Washington is white (884 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (86 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Mary Washington is General Business Administration & Management (133 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (85 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (84 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Mary Washington, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (50 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (46 degrees), and History (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Mary Washington are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (225,030 people), Postsecondary teachers (213,680 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (191,423 people), Other managers (190,877 people), and Secondary school teachers (170,653 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Mary Washington in 2023 are English (50 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (46 degrees), History (30 degrees), Language & Linguistics (27 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Mary Washington are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Mary Washington are English (50 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (46 degrees), History (30 degrees), Language & Linguistics (27 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Mary Washington are Elementary & secondary schools (661,879 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (559,300 people), Legal services (403,457 people), Computer Systems Design (297,682 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (237,563 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Mary Washington.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
133 degrees awarded
General Psychology
85 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
84 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Mary Washington was General Business Administration & Management with 133 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Mary Washington according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

333

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

735

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 333 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary Washington, which is 0.453 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (735).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Mary Washington by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 91 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary Washington in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.2 times more than the 76 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary Washington in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.835 times less than the 91 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 59% of students graduating from University of Mary Washington completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Mary Washington is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.87% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
884 degrees awarded
Black or African American
86 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Mary Washington is white (884 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (86 degrees).

0.0936% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
615 degrees awarded
White Male
269 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Mary Washington is white female (615 degrees awarded). There were 2.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (269 degrees).

Operations

University of Mary Washington has an endowment valued at nearly $77.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 344k (0.443%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Mary Washington had a total salary expenditure of 128M. University of Mary Washington employs 82 Professors, 78 Associate professors and 29 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Mary Washington are Male Professor (44), Female Associate professor (43), and Female Professor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mary Washington are: Management, with 84 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 80 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees.

Endowment

$77.6M

2023 Endowment

28.4%

growth from 2022

University of Mary Washington has an endowment valued at about $77.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Mary Washington grew 28.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.9M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Mary Washington (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$52.7M

2023 Salaries

3.14%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Mary Washington paid a median of $52.7M in salaries, which represents 41% of their overall expenditure ($128M) and a 3.14% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.29% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.0843% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.3M

Instructional Salaries

224

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Mary Washington paid a total of $19.3M to 224 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

82 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

84 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Mary Washington were Professor with 82 employees, Associate professor with 78 employees, and Lecturer with 29 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Mary Washington were Management with 84 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 80 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Mary Washington was Male Professor with 44 employees, Female Associate professor with 43 employees, and Female Professor with 38 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Mary Washington.

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