| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in July and August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of five weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business administration, psychology, biology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
music, art history, classics |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.52 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
84% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
15:1 |
| Total faculty: |
186 men, 149 women, 335 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
134 men, 108 women, 242 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
58 men, 59 women, 117 total |
| Graduation rate: |
77% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, Phi Beta Kappa, pass/fail grading option, internships |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry |
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| Education certifications: |
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elementary, secondary |
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| Combined 2-2 programs available: |
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Master of Business Administration-Master of Science in Management Information Systems |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Washington Semester (American University), UN Semester |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Australia;Egypt;France;Germany;Greece;Hong Kong;Ireland;Italy;Morocco;New Zealand;Spain;Turkey;United Kingdom |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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The University of Mary Washington also has a unique program in historic preservation. In addition, Computer Science majors can take part in an accellerated program to admit them to the Master of Science in Management Information Systems. There are four courses that overlap between the two programs, allowing students to complete both programs more quickly. |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Art
- Art History
- Art Studio
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Computer Science
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Science
- French
- Geography
- German
- Health Care Administration
- Historic Preservation
- History
- International Affairs
- Latin
- Leadership Management
- Liberal Studies
- Mathematics
- Paralegal
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Professional Studies
- Psychology
- Religion
- Renewable Resources
- Sociology
- Theatre
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- credit for DANTES
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for relevant life experience
- placement for international baccalaureate
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