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The University of Mary Washington is a coeducational, state-funded, four-year liberal arts college located in Fredricksburg, Virgnia. It was established in 1908. UMW is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. The undergraduate campus of UMW enrolls more than 4,000 students annually, and its graduate campus admits over 700 students every semester. The academic divisions of this university are:
UMW’s sports teams participate in the NCAA Division III's Capital Athletic Conference. Its teams are nicknamed the Eagles and compete in several sports like basketball, lacrosse, crew, cross country, field hockey, soccer, softball, swimming and tennis.
The campus of University Of Mary Washington is in Fredericksburg, VA, which is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at University Of Mary Washington include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, mathematics, and liberal arts.
Admission at University Of Mary Washington is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 71% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 560. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 630.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, University Of Mary Washington had 5,001 students enrolled (4,511 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. University Of Mary Washington offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Capital Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Mary Washington
1301 College Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5300
General Phone: (540) 654-1000
http://www.umw.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 532 | English, liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies, history, international relations, historic preservation and conservation, economics, political science, ... |
| Business and Management | 222 | business management, operations management, purchasing and contract management, business administration |
| Education and Teaching | 161 | education, elementary school teaching, educational administration, ESL instruction, trade and industrial teaching, gifted and talended education |
| Science | 119 | biology, physical science courses, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 82 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 42 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer and info science |
| Music | 17 | music |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 15 | philosophy, religion, philosophy and religious studies |
| Art Studies | 13 | visual and performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Mary Washington in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,011 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 210 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 14 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Mary Washington had a total enrollment of 5,001 students (4,511 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 76% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
| Part-Time | 68 % |
University Of Mary Washington offers campus housing for 2,459 of its 4,511 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fredericksburg, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,600 | 3,258 | 71% | 978 | 30% |
| Men | 1,539 | 1,111 | 72% | 339 | 31% |
| Women | 3,061 | 2,147 | 70% | 639 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 630 |
| SAT Writing | 550 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,774 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,942 |
| Room and board | $ 7,040 |
| Room charge | $ 4,168 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,112 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,786 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Mary Washington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 374600)
University Of Mary Washington has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $84,047 | 9 | $67,407 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $69,886 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $62,061 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $83,365 | 20 | $71,210 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $85,753 | 25 | $78,181 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $65,824 | 30 | $68,204 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $54,426 | 32 | $51,181 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $45,167 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $55,152 | 5 | $60,046 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 124 | $67,233 | 94 | $64,183 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Track | Capital Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Mary Washington Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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