University of Mary Washington Acceptance Rate
Fredericksburg, Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,606
- Admitted
- 3,973
- Yield
- 19.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Mary Washington's acceptance rate has risen from 76.7% in 2014–15 to 86.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,336 to 4,606 (-14%) over that period.
Its 86.3% rate makes University of Mary Washington more selective than about 29% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 40%.
University of Mary Washington has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 19.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,336 | 4,094 | 76.7% | 853 |
| 2015–16 | 5,551 | 4,588 | 82.7% | 972 |
| 2016–17 | 6,270 | 4,668 | 74.4% | 972 |
| 2017–18 | 5,977 | 4,393 | 73.5% | 950 |
| 2018–19 | 5,909 | 4,240 | 71.8% | 946 |
| 2019–20 | 5,939 | 4,438 | 74.7% | 891 |
| 2020–21 | 6,018 | 4,543 | 75.5% | 775 |
| 2021–22 | 5,027 | 4,118 | 81.9% | 654 |
| 2022–23 | 4,709 | 4,040 | 85.8% | 749 |
| 2023–24 | 4,606 | 3,973 | 86.3% | 758 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,001 | 2,616 | 87.2% |
| Men | 1,605 | 1,357 | 84.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–690 | 31% |
| SAT Math | 540–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–31 | 5% |
How University of Mary compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Mary Washington's acceptance rate?
University of Mary Washington's acceptance rate is 86.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,973 admitted of 4,606 applicants).
Is University of Mary Washington test optional?
University of Mary Washington is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Mary Washington?
University of Mary Washington received 4,606 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,973.
What SAT score do you need for University of Mary Washington?
Admitted students at University of Mary Washington typically scored 600–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Mary Washington getting harder to get into?
University of Mary Washington has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.7% in 2014–15 to 86.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.umw.edu/.