University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, Virginia

University of Mary Washington is a public college in Fredericksburg, Virginia and has been named to the Abound: Finish College Best Colleges for Adults and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The part-time student body is 84 students, which represents 15% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $21,863 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $500. The school offers credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.umw.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students
511 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:2,982
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:388
  • Pell Grant students:741
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:122
  • Part-time students
    15%
  • Students over 25 years old
    11%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$500
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$21,863
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:92%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:42%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
168 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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