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The campus of University Of Mary Washington is in Fredericksburg, Virginia, 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 Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, science, and liberal arts.
Admission at University Of Mary Washington is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 580. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 640. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, University Of Mary Washington had 4,734 students enrolled (4,040 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. University Of Mary Washington has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. University Of Mary Washington 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
Admissions Phone: (540) 654-2000
Financial Aid Phone: (540) 654-2468
http://www.umw.edu
University Of Mary Washington awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 504 | liberal arts and humanities, English, interdisciplinary studies, history, international relations, sociology, economics, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Business And Management | 179 | business management |
| Science | 121 | biology, physical science courses, chemistry, physics |
| Education And Teaching | 117 | education, elementary school teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 84 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 27 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 25 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 17 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Art Studies | 12 | visual and performing arts |
| Music | 6 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Mary Washington in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 939 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 171 | 4 |
In 2005, University Of Mary Washington had a total enrollment of 4,734 students (4,040 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 69% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
University Of Mary Washington offers campus housing for 2,572 of its 4,040 (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 | 4,635 | 3,007 | 65% | 914 | 30% |
| Men | 1,453 | 967 | 67% | 315 | 33% |
| Women | 3,182 | 2,040 | 64% | 599 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 580 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
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 | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (540) 654-2000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,634 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,776 |
| Room and board | $ 6,002 |
| Room charge | $ 3,484 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,144 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Mary Washington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 374600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (540) 654-2468
University Of Mary Washington has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 70 | 47 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 30 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $66,226 | 7 | $66,064 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $65,300 | 5 | $54,544 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $70,875 | 13 | $63,866 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $76,779 | 15 | $65,889 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $59,868 | 30 | $55,659 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $44,847 | 24 | $41,214 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $42,200 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $47,392 | 6 | $44,101 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 111 | $59,851 | 77 | $51,830 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
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 and Religious Studies, Other
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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