About University of Mary Washington (UMW)
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
4,727
Website
www.umw.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
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.
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The student-faculty ratio is 14:1.
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The graduation rate of the university is 72%.
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The retention rate is 83% for full-time students and 71% for part-time students.
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The total student population of the university is 4,726, which includes 3,992 full-time and 734 part-time students.
Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. University of Mary Washington has been ranked at the 204th position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
72%
SAT Range
1050 - 1269
ACT Range
22 - 29
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Recommended
Accept Common App
Yes
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$20,892
Average Annual Cost
$6,302
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$6,412
Room And Board
$11,218
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,494
Total One Year Cost
$28,626
Before applying to UMW, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $37,703. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
82%
Part-Time Retention Rate
78%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$94
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
165 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
106 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
101 Graduates
Psychology, General
100 Graduates
Biology, General
84 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
64 Graduates
History
51 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
47 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
40 Graduates
Physical Sciences, Other
37 Graduates
Political Science and Government
35 Graduates
Sociology
31 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
31 Graduates
Mathematics
25 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
23 Graduates
Historic Preservation and Conservat...
23 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
22 Graduates
Economics
21 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts, General
19 Graduates
Philosophy and Religious Studies, O...
16 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
11 Graduates
Physics
10 Graduates
Anthropology
10 Graduates
Chemistry
10 Graduates
Music
9 Graduates
Area Studies
5 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
2 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
4,410
Socio-Economic Diversity
19%
Part-time
12%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$83,782 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
57%
Averege Housing Cost
$7,132/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,086/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,086/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
navy, gray, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
203
Total Female Athletes
200
Intramural Sports
20
Sports Club
40
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrian
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrian
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $11,500 per year. University of Mary Washington has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at UMW costs around $4,086 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At UMW, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 36% male and 64% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,800/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$51,400/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$191 - 267
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$6,321
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,666
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,721
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,138
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$13,803
$30K - $48K
$12,118
$48K - $75K
$5,547
$75K - $110K
$787
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$8,973,188
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$8,217,702
The financial aid department of University of Mary Washington helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at University of Mary Washington is around $4,277 and the federal grant is $4,456. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $5,186 and institutional aid worth $4,277. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at UMW based on students' financial needs add up to $8,973,188 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $8,217,702.