University of Mary Washington

University of Mary Washington is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at University of Mary Washington is 86%. Last year, 4,709 students applied to University of Mary Washington and 4,040 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to University of Mary Washington, the application fee costs $50.

Students who submit their applications to University of Mary Washington for fall should anticipate a decision by April 1.

University of Mary Washington Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of University of Mary Washington's admissions stats.

University of Mary Washington 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	11%
Mean SAT Score	1247
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	26%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	4%
Waitlist	Yes

University of Mary Washington Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Mary Washington.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 10
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	January 31

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Considering Applying Early to University of Mary Washington?

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University of Mary Washington offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 10.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. University of Mary Washington will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 31.

The early decision acceptance rate at University of Mary Washington is 85%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 86%.

University of Mary Washington accepts about 94% of early action applicants and 86% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, University of Mary Washington admitted 73 of the 86 students who applied early decision. In 2022, University of Mary Washington admitted 2,177 of the 2,37 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it shows your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Mary Washington Admissions

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For applicants who are non-residents, getting into University of Mary Washington is moderately difficult.

Transferring to University of Mary Washington

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Mary Washington

University of Mary Washington has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does University of Mary Washington Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at University of Mary Washington

Wondering what factors are considered by University of Mary Washington during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with University of Mary Washington for more information on admission factors.

University of Mary Washington 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of Mary Washington, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with University of Mary Washington's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Mary Washington?

Students admitted to University of Mary Washington have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7. University of Mary Washington considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 40% submitted a class rank. At University of Mary Washington 11% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 40% were in the top 25% and 72% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Mary Washington, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	30.57%
3.75 and 3.99	18.62%
3.50 and 3.74	16.71%
3.25 and 3.49	11.82%
3.00 and 3.24	11.14%
2.50 and 2.9	10.46%
2.00 and 2.49	0.68%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Mary Washington directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Mary Washington has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 26% of University of Mary Washington's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Mary Washington?

To be competitive with other University of Mary Washington applicants, you should strive to earn between 1170 and 1330 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Mary Washington 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1330 and 25% of scored lower than 1170, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of Mary Washington student is 1247.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Mary Washington students scored 650 or higher and 75% of students scored 610 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Mary Washington students scored 690 or higher, and 75% scored a 610 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of Mary Washington, you should strive to earn between 25 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Mary Washington's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Mary Washington students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.

More Information on Transferring to University of Mary Washington

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to University of Mary Washington. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Mary Washington during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of Mary Washington Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Mary Washington?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Mary Washington.

Does University of Mary Washington accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Mary Washington accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Mary Washington accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of Mary Washington accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Mary Washington accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Mary Washington?

❌ No, University of Mary Washington is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is University of Mary Washington's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of Mary Washington is 86%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Mary Washington?

✅ University of Mary Washington's early decision acceptance rate was 85% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at University of Mary Washington?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at University of Mary Washington was 94% in 2021.

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