School Information

71.4
Total Cost $18,500
Total Enrollment 5,381
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

University of Mary Washington

http://www.umw.edu
1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401-5300
(540) 654-1000

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 ...show more »

General Information
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 one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Small
Disability Services Student 10%
 
School Costs

At University of Mary Washington, 63.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 26.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,387), and 35% receive loans ($5,946 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,462. Off campus it is around $7,358.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Mary Washington is $11,894 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Mary Washington Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $7,112
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $18,840
Tuition Graduate in State $3,942
Tuition Graduate Out of State $11,448
Living Costs
University of Mary Washington Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $18,500
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $30,228
Total Expense In State Off Campus $18,500
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $11,240
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $30,228
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $22,968
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,761 people applied to University of Mary Washington. Of the applicants, 74.0% were admitted (98.0% male & 75.0% female ) and 27.0% accepted (30.0% male and 26.0% female)

Of the 4,398 undergraduate students at University of Mary Washington, 15.0% are part-time. A majority (88.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 83.0% of the 983 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     74.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     83.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     55.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     68.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     76.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     75.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline February 1st
Admissions Office Phone (800) 468-5614
Admissions Office Email admit@umw.edu
Admissions Office Address 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Admissions Website http://www.umw.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.umw.edu/admissions/apply/default.php
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to University of Mary Washington, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
University of Mary Washington SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 620
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 630
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 28
 
University of Mary Washington Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 9
American/United States Studies/Civilization 9
Biological and biomedical sciences 58
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 58
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 120 59
Business Administration and Management, General 120 54
Management Information Systems, General 5
Operations Management and Supervision
Computer and information sciences and support services 18
Computer and Information Sciences, General 18
Education 16 144
Education, General 107
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 7
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 7
Elementary Education and Teaching 37
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 1
English language and literature/letters 90
English Language and Literature, General 90
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 33
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 7
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 26
History 57
History, General 57
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 66 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 51 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 15
Mathematics and statistics 18
Mathematics, General 18
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 89
Historic Preservation and Conservation 29
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 60
Philosophy and religious studies 19
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 19
Physical sciences 38
Chemistry, General 13
Physical Sciences, Other 18
Physics, General 7
Psychology 109
Psychology, General 109
Social sciences 146
Anthropology 8
Economics, General 33
Geography 25
International Relations and Affairs 30
Political Science and Government, General 29
Sociology 21
Visual and performing arts 58
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 13
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 20
Music, General 14
Visual and Performing Arts, General 11
 
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