University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
4,398
Students
9,485
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
73%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
University of Mary Washington is a Comprehensive institution located in Fredericksburg, VA, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1301 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5358
United States
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5358
United States
Contact
Ms. Melissa Yakabouski
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: myak@umw.edu
Phone: 540-654-1669
Fax: 540-654-1857
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: myak@umw.edu
Phone: 540-654-1669
Fax: 540-654-1857
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Historic Preservation And Conservation |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies Related |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physical Sciences Related |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Fine Arts Related |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,977
Applied
4,393
Accepted
4,398
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,923
Females Applied
3,004
Females Accepted
77%
Male Admissions
2,054
Males Applied
1,389
Males Accepted
68%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.61
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | February 1st | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | January 31st | |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | January 31st | |
| Transfer | April 1st | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 602 | 550 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 530 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 22 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
5,772
In-state
20,362
Out-of-state
Fees
5,858
Full-time student fees
11,118
Room & board
7,326
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens |
Financial Aid
9,485
Avg. Financial Aid Package
9,573
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,647
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,177
Avg. Loan Aid
3,054
Avg. Grant Aid
3,555
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
45%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
11%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,398
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
8%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.87% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| White or Caucasian | 69.28% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 3.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.11% |
| Two or more races | 5.75% |
| Other | 3.48% |
Gender
Male (36.04%)
Female (63.96%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 57% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Multicultural Fair, Devil Goat Day and Lip Sync
Multicultural Fair, Devil Goat Day and Lip Sync
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Class Council, Campus Programming Board, Community Outreach and Participation, Association of Residence Halls and Student Government Association
Class Council, Campus Programming Board, Community Outreach and Participation, Association of Residence Halls and Student Government Association
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
self-defense and safety classes. Guardian App
self-defense and safety classes. Guardian App
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
Faculty
402
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 251
Part-time - 151
Male - 209
Female - 193
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