“A Best College”
for quality, affordability, and future earning potential.
– Money
“Best bang for the buck”
A UMW student
earns $7,000 more
than the national midpoint, 10 years after starting at UMW
– College Scorecard
$15,202 in tuition & fees for in-state students
UMW has kept tuition increases low or flat in recent years, with fee increases only for inflationary costs.
What that means for you and your family is consistency you can count on.
$9,345
$5,958
$14,231
When adding tuition and mandatory fees with food and housing costs, the total cost in 2025-26 for a Virginia undergraduate student living on campus will be $29,595, while the total cost of an out-of-state undergraduate living on campus will be $43,101. You’ll also want to factor in the costs of books, transportation and any personal expenses, and of course, consider how loans, grants, and scholarships help you pay for college.
Your hard work pays off at Mary Washington.
Depending on your GPA, test scores (optional), and other merit, you could earn a full-tuition scholarship.
$5,722
$14,699
Did you know?
Pell-eligible students qualify for federal funding and state grants. For a fully Pell-eligible residential student, it’s enough to cover 100% of your tuition and comprehensive fees.
Learn more about UMW Tuition Promise.
What if you still need student loans to cover costs?
We make that manageable as well.
$18,833
About 50%
You can also earn while you learn, with more than 700 on-campus job opportunities. About 20% of students work on campus and more than 30% of students complete an internship, earning a paycheck and college credit at the same time.
Plus, Mary Washington dedicates more than $1 million each year toward undergraduate research, paying students stipends and research funding to work side-by-side with faculty on projects that matter to them. From the Summer Science Institute and Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Summer Institute, to year-round initiatives to go Beyond the Classroom through fieldwork, study abroad and internships, you can learn while you earn funding.
What’s the bottom line?
What you pay will depend on your family and your goals, but don’t get stuck on the sticker price. Estimate your net price using our online calculator, or give us a call to talk through details. We’re here to help.
Contact us in the UMW Admissions and Financial Aid Office.
Save the Dates
February 1, 2026
Scholarship applications open (automatically considered with Admission application)