Small classes. Personal connections. Community support. As a public liberal arts and sciences university, we stand for that kind of bold knowledge-building. While we have three colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education), we approach learning by giving your mind room to roam, go on adventures, take risks, seek out intersections, chase answers, and create fresh insight. We prepare you to think around corners and solve problems you’ve never imagined, let alone studied.
There’s one seemingly simple question that drives this place.
What matters to you?
At Mary Wash, our students are what inspire us. For 110+ years, we’ve championed the fearless exploration of knowledge. Connected students, like you, with their passions. And helped them use those passions to make the world better than it was before.
Find what
matters to you.
Learning at Mary Wash
Life at Mary Wash
Get in on the Life at Mary Wash action. With 150 clubs, 18 NCAA DIII sports, an active student government, inspiring arts programs, and deep-rooted traditions, you will undoubtedly find your place of belonging. You won't just join a university; you'll become part of a supportive community that fosters growth and lasting connections.
Career Preparedness
Doctors. Educators. Entrepreneurs. Actors. Scientists. Anything. For the class of 2022, 89% are employed, attending graduate school or engaged in career-related endeavors within six months after graduation. UMW’s education fosters critical thinking, diverse perspectives, and practical skills, equipping graduates with the tools to excel in various professions.