University of Mary Washington

University of Mary Washington is a public, four-year institution located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The university enrolls 4,112 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 60.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 67% and its retention rate is 82% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting steady student persistence at this mid-sized public university.

Among its vocational offerings, the university provides an associate degree program in Registered Nursing. This program prepares students for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and entry into the nursing profession, offering a pathway into one of the most in-demand healthcare careers in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Located in a midsize suburban setting between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Fredericksburg offers students proximity to major healthcare employers and hospital systems in the Northern Virginia and Central Virginia corridors. University of Mary Washington provides a public university environment for students seeking a nursing credential with access to the broader resources and campus life of a four-year institution.