University of Mary Washington (UMW) - Fredericksburg,Virginia

University of Mary Washington (UMW) is a public liberal arts institution that was established in the year 1908. The university has a rich history of traditions and completed academic excellence. During the years 1944-1972, the university made many changes. UMW functioned as the Women's College of the University of Virginia.

In the year 2004, the General Assembly of Virginia renamed the college as the University of Mary Washington (UMW). Over the years, the university grew big and built many new buildings to cater to their growing students.

The buildings are dedicated to various fields through which the university pursues their research. The main aim of the university is to provide a superior education that enables students to make positive changes in the world. 

• The student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

• The graduation rate of the university is 72%.

• The retention rate is 83% for full-time students and 71% for part-time students.

• The total student population of the university is 4,726, which includes 3,992 full-time and 734 part-time students.

University of Mary Washington is a public university located in Fredericksburg, VA. University of Mary Washington occupies a total area of about 176 acres. The foundation of University of Mary Washington was laid down in the year 1908. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, University of Mary Washington has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is Pro Deo Domo Patria and its official colors are navy blue and gray. Out of total 4,808 students enrolled at UMW, 4,182 belong to undergraduate courses while 306 are postgraduate students. The school has a total of 386 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. At University of Mary Washington, around 91% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 64% of the students are females and 36% are males. Finally, at UMW around 69% are white, 10% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 7% are Black or African American. The college has produced several achievers in its 112 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Elizabeth Edwards (Author, Lawyer), Chris Graham (Web design, Semantic Web), Desiree Marie Velez (Actor), and Beverly H. Runge (Historian). The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. A total of 102 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACICS (Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools), NASM (National Association of Schools of Music), and SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). University of Mary Washington has around $55 million (2019) in endowment.