According to the school, the University of Mary Washington has long been known for its commitment to providing a stellar undergraduate, liberal arts education. Our faculty are devoted to teaching without teaching assistants and are able to provide individualized attention to their students. An education at UMW, with multiple opportunities for student research and service learning, prepares graduates for outstanding careers or for entry into graduate school. Internship opportunities abound not only in Fredericksburg, but also an hour’s drive away in either Washington, DC or Richmond, VA. A wide range of programs includes strong majors in political science/international affairs, English, biology, psychology, earth/environmental science, history, visual and performing arts, economics, and business. Also distinctive are historic preservation and a concentration in creative writing. UMW’s campus is one of the nation’s most beautiful, with classic Jeffersonian architecture, spacious grounds, and a park-like character. Historic Fredericksburg’s 40-square-block historic district is walking distance from campus. Several large, modern shopping and entertainment complexes are nearby. UMW provides a variety of residential options, from traditional residence halls to modern apartments. The university recently opened Eagle Village, a new retail center, which includes a premium garden apartment complex for students accessible to campus via a pedestrian bridge. More than 100 clubs and organizations are offered along with a top NCAA Division III athletic program. The renovated Lee Hall provides enhanced student services, an expanded bookstore, and a snack bar/coffee house. UMW students are bright, multi-talented, and involved. The University environment is friendly and welcoming, and UMW places great value on diversity within its student body.
* Source: US Department of education: Institute of education statistics** Refers to % of students receiving some form of financial aid† Indicates school information is being used instead of campus information
Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's in American/United States Studies/Civilization
Bachelor's in Anthropology
Bachelor's in Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Bachelor's in Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's in Chemistry, General
Bachelor's in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Bachelor's in Computer and Information Sciences, General
Bachelor's in Economics, General
Bachelor's in English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's in Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Bachelor's in Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Bachelor's in Geography
Bachelor's in Historic Preservation and Conservation
Bachelor's in History, General
Bachelor's in International Relations and Affairs
Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Bachelor's in Mathematics, General
Bachelor's in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Bachelor's in Music, General
Bachelor's in Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Bachelor's in Physical Sciences, Other
Bachelor's in Physics, General
Bachelor's in Political Science and Government, General
Bachelor's in Psychology, General
Bachelor's in Sociology
Bachelor's in Visual and Performing Arts, General
Master's Degrees
Master's in Business Administration and Management, General
Master's in Education, General
Master's in Elementary Education and Teaching
Master's in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Master's in Management Information Systems, General
Certificates
Certificate in Operations Management and Supervision
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Graduate Certificate in Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
