1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
The University of Mary Washington is committed to being a premier public institution of higher education, cultivating an environment of academic excellence, fostering lifelong learning, pursuing knowledge, and providing service to its constituent communities. The University provides the framework within which multiple colleges, schools, and affiliated organizations can accomplish their distinctive purposes. The University will be responsive to the changing needs of the student populations and the communities in which it thrives. All members of the University community-students, faculty, and staff-are expected to participate in service to the institution and encouraged to engage in service to the larger community and to society.
Welcome to the University of Mary Washington. Here you will link a deeply held tradition that traces back to the founders of the Republic with the leading edge of pedagogy and research.
Study the ideas of Washington and Monroe in the morning, and see them put into practice in the afternoon in Washington, D.C., or the statehouse in Richmond. Participate in an archaeological dig on one of our many active historical sites and then map the findings with the latest GIS techniques.
We combine one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the country with a graduate and professional school that understands education with consequence.
Ranked #4 in our class by U.S. News and World Report and in the top ten nationally in Peace Corps alumni, and with a Pulitzer-prize winning poet on the faculty, UMW is an institution on the move. Our spectacular two campuses – one park-like and intimate, nestled in the picturesque, culturally lively city of Fredericksburg, and the other a sleek, high tech graduate and professional campus in the growing technology corridor of Stafford – offer you the best of all learning environments.
The University of Mary Washington is half way between the nation’s capital and the capital of Virginia, and in a booming economic and entertainment region that is environmentally and historically conscious. There is no other institution like UMW.
The University of Mary Washington (formerly Mary Washington College) is a Mixed-sex education, state-funded, four-year liberal arts college and a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The university is located between Richmond and Washington, DC. The university's undergraduate campus serves 4,271 students and its graduate campus has 730 degree-seeking students.
Founded in 1908 as a women's college, the school was originally called the State Normal and Industrial School for Women. It was renamed Mary Washington College in 1938 after Mary Ball Washington, mother of the first president of the United States of America, George Washington.
In 1944 the college became associated with the University of Virginia as its women's college. Following the university's transition to coeducational status in 1970, the Virginia General Assembly reorganized Mary Washington College in 1972 as a separate, coeducational institution. Today UMW is the nation's only public, coeducational college named after a secular woman.
The General Assembly of Virginia enacted legislation changing the college's name to University of Mary Washington on March 19, 2004 The institution sought university status to reflect the addition of master's degree programs and increasing enrollment at its College of Graduate and Professional Studies, formerly the James Monroe Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located in nearby Stafford County. Students can earn an MBA, M.Ed., MSMIS, MBA-MSMIS dual degree, BPS or other graduate certificates or professional certifications at this campus. The Carnegie Foundation reclassified the college to university status based on its graduate programs.
On June 30, 2006, Dr. William Anderson retired after 23 years as the institution's president. On February 17, 2006 the UMW Board of Visitors had selected William Frawley, Dean of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences at The George Washington University, as the next president of the University. Dr. Frawley's presidency began on July 1, 2006. He was inaugurated on September 30, 2006.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 61% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Capital Athletic Conference) Baseball (Capital Athletic Conference) Track (Capital Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 6,494 | $ 16,968 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,256 | $ 13,730 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,238 | $ 3,238 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,646 | 6% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 4,012 | 7% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,742 | 25% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,855 | 36% | |
Any Aid: |
51% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 23% (Most Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 92% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 560, Math: 530 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 660, Math: 630 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 16% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 21, Math: 23 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 27, Verbal: 28, Math: 26 |
| Application Fee: | $ 45.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Recommended |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice on University of Mary Washington - Fredericksburg |
Question: How diverse is University of Mary Washington?Does anyone go to University of Mary Washington? I am an African American student and am considering this school but I want to be somewhere that is somewhat diverse. I have no problems with caucasian people as many of them are my friends its just good to have others the same race as you and can relate. Is any one out there a student at UMW? How diverse is it? please give me your input. Please serious responses. If you have nothing better to say to insult my question and my integrity please dont reply. Educated responses are welcome.7 months ago
Best AnswerMary Washington is a part of the University of Virginia. As such, there is a strong effort to draft students from all races, religions and ethnic backgrounds. While there is no doubt that Caucasians are the majority, you will find members of every race on earth represented on campus. There are several organizations specifically designed for African American students, too. Have you visited the campus? If not, you really should arrange to do so before attending. Contact the University and ask about visiting while school is in session. At the same time request a course catalog with information about the University. You'll be able to get a better feel for the campus and the student population as a whole. I think you'll like what you see. |
Question: Has anyone heard of the University of Mary Washington?It's in Virginia. I'm going there this fall. Just curious.10 months ago
Best AnswerI visited this campus when doing college tours on the East coast. I think the campus is beautiful and the small student population is a plus. I think there's less than 5,000 students which is really nice. I think you will be satisfied with your choice. Best of luck to you. |
Question: At University of Mary Washington can Freshmen live off campus is they rent an apartment?I am going to UMW in Fredericksburg, VA and need to know if I am allowed to live off campus...there is nothing on the site that says either way.10 months ago
Best AnswerI don't know about freshman but i know it is known primarily as a commuter school. I would just call their offices and check. Good luck! |
Question: Virginia Tech, American University, or Mary Washington?I have been recently admitted to Vtech and American (gave me a lot of money) but I do not know which one to chose. Which business or pre-med program is better? Also Mary Washington also offered me a lot of money, plus it's in state for me, meaning I wouldn't have to deal with college debt after I graduate. However, Vtech and AU have better reputations. Help! I cannot chose!23 months ago
Best AnswerGo with Mary Washington as it is the ideal choice. You'll be glad you did later on! Have a great day! |