More selective than 50% of Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
31% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Mary Washington over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
GPA and test scores of entering students
The middle 50% of first-time students who enrolled at University of Mary Washington, as the state reports them, including high school GPA (federal data has no GPA). The source doesn't say whether GPAs are weighted; each college reports them as it records them.
| Entering | GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | 3.48–4.16 | 1190–1352 | — | — |
| Fall 2025 | 3.46–4.09 | 1184–1340 | 27–30 | — |
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2026-27. ACT omitted: 10 students reported; Entering freshmen 651; reporting SAT 176, ACT 10, GPA 642 Entering freshmen 713; reporting SAT 187, ACT 22, GPA 549
University of Mary Washington SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. Enrolled ranges differ from admitted ranges above, because not every admitted student enrolls.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610 | 710 |
| SAT math | 560 | 660 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1170 | 1370 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Mary Washington admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 80% | 610–710 | 560–660 | 27–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 86% | 600–690 | 540–640 | 23–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Mary Washington compared with other Virginia colleges?
University of Mary Washington has the 21st-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Virginia Wesleyan University | 73% | 42% | $19,676 |
| 18 | Sweet Briar College | 76% | 52% | $17,758 |
| 19 | Shenandoah University | 77% | 67% | $30,298 |
| 20 | Patrick Henry College | 77% | 74% | — |
| 21 | University of Mary Washington | 80% | 66% | $20,667 |
| 22 | Roanoke College | 83% | 67% | $24,503 |
| 23 | Emory & Henry University | 84% | 56% | $19,061 |
| 24 | Christopher Newport University | 86% | 72% | $23,015 |
| 25 | Randolph-Macon College | 87% | 70% | $27,866 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Mary Washington
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Mary Washington admissions questions
What is the University of Mary Washington acceptance rate?
University of Mary Washington accepts 80% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,973 of 4,606 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Mary Washington require the SAT or ACT?
University of Mary Washington considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 31% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Mary Washington?
The middle 50% of University of Mary Washington enrolled first-year students scored 1170–1370 on the SAT and 27–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Mary Washington?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (758 of 3,973).
Is University of Mary Washington getting harder to get into?
University of Mary Washington accepted 80% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 86% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Mary Washington overview