University of Mary Washington Admissions

University of Mary Washington has open admission with an 85.79% acceptance rate, making it accessible to most applicants who meet basic requirements. Students typically score between 1170-1340 on the SAT, with an average of 1255, which puts it in the solid but not highly competitive range. The ACT average of 28 suggests the school attracts capable students without being overwhelming to get into. As a public liberal arts university, Mary Washington looks for students who value small class sizes (13:1 student-faculty ratio) and want a more personal college experience than larger state schools offer. The school particularly attracts students interested in education, business, or historic preservation programs.