University of Mary Washington

https://www.umw.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $9,117
    2% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $21,800
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    3,826
    82.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    66.4%
    611 Graduates

    About

    University of Mary Washington is a higher education institution located in Fredericksburg City, VA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Mary Washington were General Business Administration & Management (137 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (86 degrees), and General Psychology (73 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,048 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Mary Washington. 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. N/A

    The median undergraduate tuition at University of Mary Washington is $9,117, which is $−19,061 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Mary Washington is $9,117, which is $19,061 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,800.

    In 2024, 72% of undergraduate students attending University of Mary Washington received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $9,117
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Mary Washington was $9,117. The cost of tuition at University of Mary Washington is $−19,061 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Average Net Price

    $21,800
    2024 Value
    0.856%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 University of Mary Washington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,800. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Mary Washington grew by 0.856%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $13,540
    Room and Board
    $1,200
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Mary Washington was of $13,540 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 22.6% between 2023 and 2024.

    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    72%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    29%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    72% of undergraduate students at University of Mary Washington received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.41% with respect to 2023, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    University of Mary Washington had a total enrollment of 3,826 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Mary Washington is 3,148 students and the part-time enrollment is 678. This means that 82.3% 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 59.3% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.34% Black or African American, 5.85% Two or More Races, 4.42% Asian, 0.183% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0523% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at University of Mary Washington in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.9%), followed by White Male (21.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36%), followed by White Male (30.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.49%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    82.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at University of Mary Washington in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,826 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Mary Washington is 3,148 and the part-time enrollment is 678. This means that 82.3% of students enrolled at University of Mary Washington are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    84%
    2024 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 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), University of Mary Washington had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,269 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      487 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      319 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at University of Mary Washington is 59.3% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.34% Black or African American, 5.85% Two or More Races, 4.42% Asian, 0.183% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0523% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 241 students (6.3%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Mary Washington is General Business Administration & Management (137 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (86 degrees) and General Psychology (73 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 History (32 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees), and English (42 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 (225,861 people), Postsecondary teachers (209,615 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (199,125 people), Other managers (197,063 people), and Secondary school teachers (172,739 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Mary Washington in 2024 are History (32 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees), English (42 degrees), Physical Sciences (39 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
    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 Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

    The most specialized majors at University of Mary Washington are History (32 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees), English (42 degrees), Physical Sciences (39 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (519,397 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (417,345 people), Legal services (181,887 people), Computer Systems Design (176,788 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (166,214 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Mary Washington are History (32 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees), English (42 degrees), Physical Sciences (39 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      137 degrees awarded
    2. General Biological Sciences
      86 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      73 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Mary Washington was General Business Administration & Management with 137 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    396
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    652
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 396 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary Washington, which is 0.607 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (652).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 97 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary Washington in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.09 times more than the 89 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 89 degrees were awarded to men at University of Mary Washington in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.918 times less than the 97 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    59%
    100% Completion Time
    69%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 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, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      639 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      627 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      622 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Mary Washington is white female (639 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (627 degrees).

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    Operations

    University of Mary Washington has an endowment valued at nearly $89M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.11M (1.25%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

    In 2024, University of Mary Washington had a total salary expenditure of 129M. University of Mary Washington employs 79 Professors, 77 Associate professors and 35 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Mary Washington are Male Professor (43), Female Associate professor (42), and Female Professor (36).

    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 79 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees.

    Endowment

    $89M
    2024 Endowment
    14.7%
    growth from 2023

    University of Mary Washington has an endowment valued at about $89M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Mary Washington grew 14.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.6M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $54.5M
    2024 Salaries
    3.29%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, University of Mary Washington paid a median of $54.5M in salaries, which represents 42.1% of their overall expenditure ($129M) and a 3.29% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.14% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.29% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $20M
    Instructional Salaries
    223
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, University of Mary Washington paid a total of $20M to 223 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, 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 79 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees.

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