University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, Virginia · Public
University of Mary Washington admitted 74% of 5,670 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1184–1340 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 67% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Mary Washington
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Application deadlines
University of Mary Washington’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application fee is $50, and University of Mary Washington accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Mary Washington’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 85% (90 of 106), compared with 74% for all applicants.
Early action applicants were admitted at 91% (2,757 of 3,043).
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
338 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 45 took it, and 13 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How University of Mary Washington rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Test scores
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.78 GPA. 16% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $32,549 in-state and $49,469 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $21,615 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is University of Mary Washington’s acceptance rate?
University of Mary Washington admitted 74% of applicants: 4,203 of 5,670 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of Mary Washington’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 15, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for University of Mary Washington?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1184 to 1340, with a median around 1269. A score at or above 1269 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Mary Washington’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and University of Mary Washington accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does University of Mary Washington have supplemental essays?
No. University of Mary Washington doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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