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Fredericksburg, VA · Petersburg, VA
| University of Mary Washington | Virginia State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,667/yr | $15,840/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,304/yr | $13,220/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,500 | $26,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,061/yr | $14,758/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,477/yr | $19,463/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,212/yr | $22,223/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,986/yr | $25,508/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $217/mo | $281/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,250/yr | $13,355/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,040/yr | $15,233/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,300/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,810/yr | $3,640/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $31,137/yr | $27,661/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,640/yr | $10,043/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $27,560/yr | $22,650/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 72% |
| Students taking federal loans | 29% | 76% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 80% | 89% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1170–1370 | 840–1070 |
| SAT average | 1272 | 948 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 27–31 | 14–20 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 27–34 · Math 24–27 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,606 | 10,577 |
| Students accepted | 3,973 | 9,424 |
| Students who enrolled | 758 | 1,448 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 31% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 5% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 66% | 39% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $60,613/yr | $45,543/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,127–$88,325 | $27,137–$65,094 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 70% | 46% |
| White students graduating | 68% | 50% |
| Black students graduating | 61% | 39% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 62% | 35% |
| Asian students graduating | 73% | 25% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $49,411/yr | $33,630/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 64% |
| Graduate on time | 57% | 24% |
| Pell students who graduate | 60% | 35% |
| First-gen students who finish | 68% | 39% |
| Low-income students who finish | 66% | 35% |
| Students who transfer out | 26% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $54,986/yr | $39,572/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Social Sciences 13% · Computer & Information Sciences 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 10% · Education 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 10% of degrees | Education — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $76,301/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $94,220/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 24% | 18% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,566 | 5,074 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 166 | 481 |
| Average professor pay | $9,957/mo | $9,469/mo |
| Full-time professors | 68% | 65% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $80,643 | $30,103 |
| Setting | Suburb (midsize) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Petersburg, VA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1908 | 1882 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Men | 36% | 41% |
| Women | 64% | 59% |
| White students | 59% | 2% |
| Black students | 8.2% | 83% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 13% | 6.2% |
| Asian students | 4.4% | 0.3% |
| Two or more races | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Other / not reported | 6.4% | 2.2% |
| Special type | None | HBCU |
| First-generation students | 25% | 34% |
| Part-time students | 13% | 3.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | 7.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,398/yr | $15,660/yr |
| Endowment | $89.0M | $95.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,261 | 4,015 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,783/yr | $7,474/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,670/yr | $5,492/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 495 | 163 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $2.1M |
| Athletics budget | $5.5M | $9.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.6M | $9.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $37,885 | $15,344 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.