UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON (Mary Washington College)
- 1301 College Ave
- Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- OPEID College Code: 00374600
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- General Phone: (540) 654-1000
- President: Judy G. Hample
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Small Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 5,381
- College Alias: Mary Washington College
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General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.umw.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.umw.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,150 | 3,211 | 4,361 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,123 (98%) | 2,418 (75%) | 3,541 (81%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 335 (30%) | 618 (26%) | 953 (27%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 876 | 91% |
| ACT ® Exam | 220 | 23% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 540 | 650 |
| SAT ® Math | 520 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | 530 | 630 |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 28 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Mary Washington College Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 63%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 41% | 8% | 8% | 24% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,284 | $4,058 | $5,867 | $2,615 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Number in Default | 15 | 8 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 528 | 574 | 751 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $7,112 | $6,774 | $6,494 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,112 | $6,774 | $6,494 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,840 | $17,942 | $16,968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,462 | $7,040 | $6,606 |
| Other Expenses | $2,926 | $2,786 | $2,600 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,358 | $6,826 | $6,250 |
| Other Expenses | $3,030 | $3,000 | $2,956 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,128 | $3,000 | $2,956 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,500 | $17,600 | $16,700 |
| In-State | $18,500 | $17,600 | $16,700 |
| Out of State | $30,228 | $28,768 | $27,174 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,500 | $17,600 | $16,700 |
| In-State | $18,500 | $17,600 | $16,700 |
| Out of State | $30,228 | $28,768 | $27,174 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $11,240 | $10,774 | $10,450 |
| In-State | $11,240 | $10,774 | $10,450 |
| Out of State | $22,968 | $21,942 | $20,924 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,381 Undergraduate: 4,398 Graduate: 983
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,806 Female: 3,575
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,544 Female: 2,854
- Graduate Gender Male: 262 Female: 721
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,922 Part-Time: 1,459
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,751 Part-Time: 647
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 171 Part-Time: 812
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 56 | 1% |
| American Indian | 23 | 0.4% |
| Black | 304 | 6% |
| Asian | 212 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 200 | 4% |
| White | 3,320 | 62% |
| Unknown | 1,266 | 24% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 29 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,676 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,721 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 598 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 404 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 233 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 181 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 354 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 182 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 928 | 662 | 266 |
| Faculty Status | 370 | 242 | 128 |
| Tenured Faculty | 136 | 136 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 370 | 242 | 128 |
| Primarily Instruction | 370 | 242 | 128 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 19 | 19 | - |
| Other Professionals | 227 | 199 | 28 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 312 | 202 | 110 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 89 | 32 | 57 |
| Skilled Crafts | 44 | 43 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 78 | 67 | 11 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $67,426 (216) | $69,112 (120) | $65,319 (96) |
| Professor | $84,438 (71) | $86,255 (43) | $81,648 (28) |
| Associate Professor | $65,102 (66) | $64,001 (37) | $66,506 (29) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,209 (62) | $55,510 (30) | $51,051 (32) |
| Instructor | $56,135 (4) | $50,000 (1) | $58,180 (3) |
| Lecturer | $57,602 (13) | $55,687 (9) | $61,910 (4) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,836 (26) | $84,994 (7) | $71,093 (19) |
| Professor | $91,922 (5) | $101,319 (1) | $89,573 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $72,357 (14) | $83,797 (5) | $66,001 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $71,160 (4) | $74,654 (1) | $69,995 (3) |
| Instructor | $62,831 (3) | - (-) | $62,831 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,761 (242) | $69,136 (127) | $64,138 (115) |
| Professor | $83,831 (76) | $86,179 (44) | $80,603 (32) |
| Associate Professor | $64,069 (80) | $64,544 (42) | $63,545 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,512 (66) | $55,689 (31) | $51,584 (35) |
| Instructor | $54,109 (7) | $50,000 (1) | $54,794 (6) |
| Lecturer | $57,602 (13) | $55,687 (9) | $61,910 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 462 | 228 | 210 | 24 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 15 | 13 | - |
| All Track Combined | 92 | 53 | 39 | - |
| Field Hockey | 23 | - | 23 | - |
| Lacrosse | 69 | 47 | 22 | - |
| Rowing | 41 | 18 | 23 | - |
| Soccer | 52 | 29 | 23 | - |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 | - |
| Swimming | 50 | 23 | 27 | - |
| Tennis | 21 | 10 | 11 | - |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 | - |
| Equestrian | 24 | - | - | 24 |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $35,730 | $27,278 | $8,050 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,667 | $2,573 | - |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 59 | 31 | 27 | 1 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 6 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 5 | 2 | - |
| All Track Combined | 10 | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Field Hockey | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Lacrosse | 8 | 5 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 4 | 2 | - |
| Rowing | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Swimming | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 6 | 4 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Equestrian | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 75% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 72% |
| Female | 77% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 44% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 83% |
| Asian | 74% |
| Hispanic | 84% |
| White | 75% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 67% |
| 5 Years | 75% |
| 6 Years | 75% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | - |
| Liquor Related | 5 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 4 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009