University Of Mary Washington
Location and Contact Information
1301 College AveFredericksburg, VA 22401-5300
USA
Main Tel: (540) 654-1000
Web Site
The campus is in a small suburb.
Overview
Established in 1908, the University of Mary Washington, formerly known as Mary Washington College, is situated in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was founded as a women’s college, and was originally nicknamed State Normal and Industrial School for Women. The campus sits upon nearly 170 acres.
The graduate campus of the college has more than 700 degree-seeking students. There are roughly 4,000 undergraduate students enrolled at present representing more than 40 states. The university grants Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science in Elementary Education to the students.
The University of Mary Washington is home to over 100 recognized student clubs and organizations. The sports teams of the college are nicknamed the Eagles.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts, fine arts, science, mathematics, and therapy and counseling.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities II.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,112 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,840 |
| Room | $ 4,418 |
| Board | $ 4,358 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other | $ 2,926 |
Financial Aid
University Of Mary Washington participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 63% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 32% | $4,495 |
| Institutional Grant | 24% | $2,615 |
| Federal Grant | 8% | $4,058 |
| Pell Grant | 8% | $3,239 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $1,020 |
| State or Local Grant | 8% | $5,867 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 41% | $5,284 |
| Federal Loan | 40% | $4,234 |
| Other Loan | 4% | $10,619 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Mary Washington:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DePauw University | Greencastle, IN | 2,298 |
| 2 | Allegheny College | Meadville, PA | 2,125 |
| 3 | Purchase College | Purchase, NY | 4,251 |
| 4 | Goucher College | Baltimore, MD | 2,319 |
| 5 | Calvin College | Grand Rapids, MI | 4,171 |
| 6 | Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | 2,777 |
| 7 | Denison University | Granville, OH | 2,200 |
| 8 | Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | 3,259 |
| 9 | Albion College | Albion, MI | 1,860 |
| 10 | Drew University | Madison, NJ | 2,581 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 928 | 28 |
| Master | 204 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 16 | 4 |
| < 1 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 136 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 62 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 44 |
Students
Student enrollment was 5,084 in 2009-2010 (4,640 full-time equivalent).
About 35% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 65% of the class.
Undergrads are 81% of enrolled students and graduate students are 19%.
Students under 25 years old represent 75% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 98% Women 75% All 74%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 540-650 Math 520-620 Writing 530-630
Room and Board
University Of Mary Washington provides on-campus housing for 2,458 of its 4,640 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Athletics
The school is in the Capital Athletic Conference for major sports.
International Study
About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
The school recommends that international applicants take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
University Of Mary Washington offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- 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
LIBERAL ARTS
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- Geography
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MUSIC
- Music
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology