University of Mary Washington
- Public
- Liberal arts college
University of Mary Washington: international tuition 23,884 USD per year, one-year total cost 34,320 USD, acceptance rate 79.8%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 120.
UMW automatically considers first-year international students for $1,000-$9,000 merit scholarships, plus a $4,000 Global Scholar Award for F-1 students. The pages are silent on need-based aid and need-blind admission for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 79.8% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 610–710, Math 560–660, ACT 27–31. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 120+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 34,320 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. Health insurance is 2,090 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/1. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Mary Washington?
International tuition is 23,884 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 34,320 USD.
Does University of Mary Washington offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. UMW automatically considers first-year international students for $1,000-$9,000 merit scholarships, plus a $4,000 Global Scholar Award for F-1 students. The pages are silent on need-based aid and need-blind admission for international students.
What English scores does University of Mary Washington require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 120.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Mary Washington?
The acceptance rate is 79.8%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe university says international students are automatically considered for merit upon admission, with no separate scholarship application; the award appears in the admission offer.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages say nothing about whether admission decisions for international students ignore ability to pay, so this is Unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; merit needs no separate application, and there is no information on need-based aid.
Scholarships at this school
Global Scholar AwardOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page4,000 USD≈ ₫104M
The award applies to students enrolled at UMW on F-1 status, so international students, including Vietnamese students, are eligible.
International Student Merit Scholarships (Presidential – Honors, Presidential, Eagle, Blue & Gray, Aerie)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page1,000 – 9,000 USD≈ ₫26.1M – ₫235M
The page written for international students says they are automatically considered for this merit scholarship, so Vietnamese students are eligible to be considered.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- EssaysRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Proof of fundsiYou must show funds for at least one year of academic and living expenses to receive an I-20.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- International first-year priority admissionApplicationabout78days
- International first-year regular admission (RD)Application+109 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data