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University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA umw.edu 3,504 students

The University of Mary Washington's main campus is located in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia, offering a blend of small-town charm and proximity to both Washington, D.C., and Richmond. The campus spans approximately 400 acres. Known for its strong liberal arts focus, UMW fosters a close-knit community with an emphasis on undergraduate research and civic engagement. The university maintains a residential campus environment where most undergraduates live on campus.

Programs
17
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$40,292
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$14,559
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $31,479/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Mary Washington's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 20% of students receive Pell Grants; 31% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $11,137 $44,548
$30K – $48K $12,388 $49,552
$48K – $75K $19,886 $79,544
$75K – $110K $26,300 $105,200
$110K+ $29,234 $116,936
Sticker price (no aid) $14,559 $58,236
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Mary Washington

17 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
86
$76,301/yr Very High 16.5x
Nursing Compare across schools →
72
$76,013/yr High 12.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
70
$47,315/yr High 11.7x
Economics Compare across schools →
64
$45,153/yr Very High 10.8x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
62
$61,247/yr Very High 9.9x
Political Science Compare across schools →
49
$35,687/yr Very High 9.6x
Biology Compare across schools →
45
$35,194/yr High 9.8x
Sociology Compare across schools →
44
$35,499/yr High 9.0x
History Compare across schools →
40
$31,965/yr High 7.8x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →
37
$37,677/yr Low 8.7x
International Relations Compare across schools →
37
$30,357/yr High 8.8x
Psychology Compare across schools →
37
$28,887/yr High 8.6x
English Compare across schools →
33
$30,540/yr Very High 8.1x
Physical Sciences Compare across schools →
30
$35,464/yr High 7.3x
Anthropology Compare across schools →
28
$24,534/yr High 3.2x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
27
$24,013/yr Moderate 6.3x
Visual & Performing Arts Compare across schools →
24
$29,130/yr High 4.8x