What We’re Known For:

One of America’s best colleges

U.S. News and World Report 

Top 100 Best Value

in public colleges
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

94%

of graduates employed after two years
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Fill out the FAFSA

Take the first step to understanding the financial side of college. The FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, will help you and your family determine all of your options for federal student aid. Grants, loans, federal scholarships. It all starts here.

Apply for scholarships

Mary Washington awarded $39 million in financial aid and scholarships last year alone. Explore the different scholarship opportunities available to you and apply to see what you’ll qualify for.

Check out the Net Price Calculator

There are a lot of factors to consider when determining college affordability and costs. Use the Net Price Calculator to help you break it all down and make informed decisions.

Our Voices

“My classmates are enormously successful, and so many other Mary Washington alumni have gone on to do amazing things.”

Catherine O’Connor Woteki
Class of 1969

Our Voices

Get the right Financial Aid for you!

First-Year & Transfer Students

Undergraduate financial aid information for students beginning their collegiate journey.

Current UMW Students

Undergraduate financial resources for continuing students at UMW:

Graduate Students

Graduate students pursuing post-baccalaureate degrees, certificates, and licensing have different financial aid requirements and options.

Student Employment

UMW employs approximately 700 positions across 95 departments.

The University of Mary Washington is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer. Learn more…