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Is UMW a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$154,286 Avg Total Cost

University of Mary Washington Value Report

What is an UMW degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares UMW with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 30% National Quality
Slightly Overpriced

University of Mary Washington is ranked #1,563 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe University of Mary Washington is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1563 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  30.25 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $154,286 for an UMW Degree

On average, a bachelor's degree from UMW will cost you about $154,286. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $36,999 and a typical 4.17 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$36,999
Average Years to Graduate4.17
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$154,286

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average UMW net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on UMW cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$97,570 In-State With Aid
$172,517 Avg Cost No Aid
4.17 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at UMW.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$172,517#0F
All Students$154,286#1,563D
Only Students Receiving Aid$145,708#1,512D
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$124,379#F
All Students$106,147#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$97,570#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Virginia.

About 93% of UMW students receive financial aid. Get more details on what UMW financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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