Brief Profile

The University publishes an annual profile of the entering freshman class. Basic statistics about the institution follow:

TYPE

Coed, 4-year, state-supported college.

CAMPUS

176 acres located in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia, 50 miles south of Washington, D.C. and 50 miles north of Richmond, Virginia. Spacious landscaped grounds and classical Jeffersonian architecture.

ACCREDITATION

Fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

VALUES

The University of Mary Washington's College of Arts & Sciences, Mary Washington College, is an academic community dedicated to the highest standards of scholarship, personal integrity, responsible conduct, and respect for the individual. We are committed to the acceptance and appreciation of diversity in our community.

STUDENTS

More than 4,000 academically strong men and women from throughout Virginia, the nation, and the world.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY

We actively promote a campus environment enriched by racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity and characterized by a high level of mutual respect and understanding. Total minority enrollment is approximately 11%. Of that, roughly half are African-Americans, with the other half made up of Asians, Hispanics, Middle-Eastern students, and other ethnic groups.

FACULTY

90% have earned doctorates or other terminal degrees; student:professor ratio is 17:1, and the college is currently hiring additional faculty with the goal of reaching a 15:1 ratio in the next five years. There are no "teacher's assistants" at UMW.

CLASS SIZE

The college offers a very high quality academic program. We define quality as the sum of small classes, excellent teaching, and extensive personal attention to students . . . and we deliver on all three. The average class size is around 20-25 students.

COST

UMW has been nationally recognized by several publications as a "best buy" in higher education. A Virginia resident's annual tuition, fees, room and board average $11,298 and for a non-Virginia resident annual tuition, fees, room and board are $21,572.