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General Information About University of Mary Washington The University of Mary Washington is one of Virginia's outstanding public liberal arts universities, providing a superior education that inspires and enables our students to make positive changes in the world. The University is a place where faculty, students, and staff share in the creation and exploration of knowledge through freedom of inquiry, personal responsibility, and service. UMW offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, with opportunities for students to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies, to conduct research, to integrate and apply their knowledge within broad educational experiences, to develop their professional interests, and practice the habits of mind necessary for life-long learning. UMW's size, dedicated faculty, and historical commitment to fine teaching create an institutional culture where both undergraduate and graduate students benefit from strong connections with their faculty and multiple opportunities for active learning. Located in Fredericksburg, between our nation's capital and the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the University of Mary Washington is a nexus for engagement among diverse communities and is dedicated to improving the regional quality of life. We fulfill our mission by immersing students, faculty, and staff in local, regional, national, and international communities, and by inculcating the values of honor and integrity. UMW graduates are models of adaptive learning, personal achievement, responsible leadership, service to others, and engaged citizenship in a global and diverse society. Approved by the University of Mary Washington Rector and Board of Visitors, November 20, 2009
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening college
Student Services - Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Less than 1 year certificate
- Bachelor's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - Suburb: Small
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 4,761 Percent Admitted 74% Men Admitted 98% Women Admitted 75% Full Time Retention Rate 83% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 560 660 Math 550 630 Writing 550 640 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 23 27 English 23 29 Math 21 26 Writing 23 28
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $7,112 Room & Board Charge $8,776 Books & Supplies Cost $1,000 Dorm Capacity 2,673 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $951,393 Other Federal Grants $95,360 Scholarships & Fellowships $2,366,344 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $613,466 Average Grant Dollars Issued $659,796 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $1,183,172 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 5,925 Native American 26 Asian 220 African American 307 Hispanic 217 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 3,812 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 166
