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University of Mary Washington University of Mary Washington
1301 College Ave
Fredericksburg, VA, 22401

P: 540-654-2000
F: 540-654-1857
http://www.umw.edu/



Fast Facts
The University of Mary Washington is a midsized, public college that combines rich history and tradition with academic achievement. Nationally ranked as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Mary Washington’s academic program is rigorous, focusing on preparing students for success after college. The university’s focus on diversity outreach is noteworthy, especially with the introduction of the Rappahannock Scholars Program, a program aimed at college preparation and guaranteed admission for local high school students of underrepresented groups. The University of Mary Washington campus is located in the picturesque, culturally active city of Fredericksburg, Va., only a short drive from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Va.   
 
 
STUDENT PROFILE
# of degree-seeking undergraduates                       4,258
% male/female                                                              34/66 
% African American                                                              5
% American Indian or Alaska Native                               <1
% Asian or Pacific Islander                                                 4
% Hispanic                                                                             4
% White                                                                                 60
% International                                                                     <1
% Pell grant recipients                                                      8.4

ACADEMICS
full-time faculty                                           242
full-time minority faculty                              31
student-faculty ratio                                  16:1
average class size                                     n/a
% first-year retention rate                           83
% graduation rate (6 years)                       76
Popular majors Business Administration, Psychology, Biology, Education
 
CAMPUS LIFE
% live on campus (% fresh.) 57 (93)
Multicultural student clubs and organizations
Black Student Association, Brothers of a New Direction, Citizens of the World, Hispanic Group Women of Color
Athletics NCAA Division III, Capital Athletic Conference

ADMISSIONS
# of applicants                                                          4,761
% accepted                                                                     74
# of first-year students enrolled                                963
SAT Critical Reading range                               540-650
SAT Math range                                                    520-620
SAT Writing                                                            530-640
ACT range                                                                  24-28
average HS GPA                                                            3.6
Deadlines
early action                                                                    1/15
regular decision                                                             2/1
application fee (online)                                      $50 ($50)
 
COST & AID
tuition                                                           in-state: $3,900;     out-of-state: $16,810
room & board                                                            $8,200
total need-based institutional
   scholarships/grants                                                   n/a
% of students apply for need-based aid                    50
% of students receive aid                                              26
% receiving need-based scholarship
   or grant aid                                                                   24
% receiving aid whose need was
   fully met                                                                           5
average aid package                                             $7,540
average student loan debt
   upon graduation                                                $14,500

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