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Entering Class Profile<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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The First-Year Class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The entering class profile is intended to provide a general picture of the students admitted and enrolled by UMW in the Bachelor of Arts\/Bachelor of Science degree program for the fall of 2025. Any statistical portrait is limited in describing the full range of individual differences among students who the University enrolls. UMW does not admit students by any rigid formula, and we seek to enroll a diverse and well-rounded student body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Admissions Committee reviews each candidate\u2019s file individually, giving careful consideration to all aspects of the record. The committee places a strong emphasis on the quality of the student\u2019s secondary school curriculum. Successful candidates present records of sound preparation for study in the liberal arts and sciences. Advanced, honors-level, and Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate course work is highly encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The committee reviewed 5,685<\/strong> first-year applications for the fall of 2025. The University offered admission to 4,202<\/strong> candidates, and 706<\/strong> students enrolled as first-time students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Secondary School Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The University of Mary Washington views each candidate\u2019s academic achievement in the context of his or her particular high school. When evaluating high-school performance, we consider the course offerings and academic character of each secondary school. Applicants admitted to UMW have excelled in strong study programs, typically including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or similar honors-level and advanced classes. Although there is much variation among high schools, the grade-point average is one important descriptor of the freshman class\u2019s academic quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIRST-YEAR STUDENT PROFILE (AVERAGE)<\/th>ADMITTED<\/th>ENROLLED<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
High School Weighted GPA<\/td>3.80<\/td>3.78<\/td><\/tr>
SAT Combined<\/td>1292<\/td>1261<\/td><\/tr>
ACT Composite<\/td>29.1<\/td>27.6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UMW is test-optional, and applicants are not required to provide standardized test scores for admission consideration.<\/strong> Among our enrolling students in 2025, 71% enrolled without SAT or ACT scores. Additionally, UMW automatically considers students admitted under the test-optional policy for renewable Curriculum Scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geographic Distribution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 first-years came from 12 countries and 17 states and the District of Columbia, with the majority coming from Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Colorado, Georgia, Texas, Delaware, and D.C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have questions about the Entering Class Profile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Please contact UMW Admissions<\/a> at (540) 654-2000 or (800) 468-5614 or e-mail us at admit@umw.edu<\/a>, or you can fill out our Request for More Information Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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