| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
1,428 men, 2,755 women, 4,183 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,222 men, 2,375 women, 3,597 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
206 men, 380 women, 586 total |
| Total graduate students: |
185 men, 494 women, 679 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
29 men, 92 women, 121 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
156 men, 402 women, 558 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
35% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 2.9% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 4.5% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 3.0% | Hispanic |
| 66.6% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.4% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 22.2% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 3.1% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 4.3% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 3.3% | Hispanic |
| 72.9% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.7% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 15.4% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
176 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Fredericksburg, VA |
| Population of city/town: |
20,000 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Stafford, VA--College of Graduate and Professional Studies |
| Nearest major city: |
Washington, DC |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
50 miles |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
No. BLS students are not eligible for campus housing unless special permission has been given by the Dean of Student life or his/her designee. |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (72%)
- women's dorms (13%)
- men's dorms
- single-student apartments (14%)
- special housing for disabled students
- other housing including Living/Learning Programs, First Year Experience Program (1%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
97% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
60% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
40% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
41% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
450 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Our computer-based resources are available to the entire UMW community, including students, faculty and staff. We offer a digital A/V editing/authoring lab, digital music and imaging labsa writing laba linguistics laba magazine lablabs to support specific disciplines (e.g. math, psychology, physics, geography, historic preservation, languages, theatre and dance, computer science)multimedia classrooms equipped with computers, video projectors, VHS/DVD playback. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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College of Graduate and Professional Studies Library |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Ridderhof Martin Gallery, duPont Gallery, Leidecker Center for Asian Studies, Center for Historic Preservation, James Farmer Multicultural Center |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing, math, study skills, speaking center, time management |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, assist in selecting/applying for grad school, maintain Credential files |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
partially |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Bullet (weekly) |
| Number of honor societies: |
24 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
95 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Ambassadors for Christ, Latter-Day Saint Student Association, Voices of Praise, Lutheran Campus Ministries, Grace Campus Ministries, Canterbury Club, Baptist Student Union, Campus Christian Community, Catholic Campus Ministry, Christian Unity Community, Hillel Foundation, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Islamic Student Association, Jewish Student Association |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Asian Student Association, Black Student Association, Brothers of a New Direction (BOND), Culture Club, PRISM (People for the Rights of Individuals of Sexual Minorities), Sisters With a Vision, Spanish and Latin-American Student Association (SALSA), Women of Color |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Accounting Society, Battlefield Yearbook, Biology Club, BellACappella, The Bullet (student newspaper), Campus Scouts, Cartoonist Club, Cheap Seats Cinema, Cheerleading Club, Circle K, Classics Club, UMW Ambassadors, Class Council, College Republicans, Community Outreach and Resources (COAR), Commuting Student Association, Cycling Club, Dance Team, Dilettantes of Astronomy, Eagles Football Club, Ecology Club, Economics Club, American Chemical Society, Enigma Colorguard, E Pluribus Unum - Political Awareness Club, Equestrian Club, Fencing Club, Film Production Club, Finance Committee (of Student Government), Forensics Club, Frames Per Second Film Club, French Fliques, Geography Club, Anarchist Social Theory Club, Giant Productions , Gun Club, Historic Preservation Club, UMW Historical Society, History Club, Hockey Club, Human Rights Club, Inter Club Association, Invoice (acappella group), Japanese Animated and Dramatic Entertainment (JADE), Animal Rights Organization, Judicial Review Board, Latin Dance Club, Macintosh User Group, Mad Mary (ultimate frisbee club), Martial Arts Club, Math Club, Men's Club Soccer, Model United Nations, Percussion Club, Performing Arts Club, Association for Computing Machinery, Physical/Occupational Therapy Club, Physics Society, The Polemic (literary arts magazine), Pre-Law Society, Pre-Med/Pre-Dental Society, Pre-Vet Club, Renaissance Club, Rotoract Club, Social (Swing) Dance Club, Society of Physics Students, Association of Residence Halls, Student Education Association, Student Government Association (SGA), Students Stopping the Trafficking of People (SSTOP), Symphonics, Terrapins (synchronized swimming), Tennis Club, Trek Club (outdoor activities), Una Voce (chamber choir), The Undeniably Adjacent (improv group), Wellness for Peer Educators, Aubade (art and literary magazine), WMWC (radio), Women's Rugby Club, Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club, , Baseball Club |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Clint Often,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Dana Hall,
SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director
Edward H. Hegmann, Ed.D.
Mary Washington College
1301 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5358 |
| School colors: |
Navy, Gray, White |
| School mascot: |
Eagles |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Capital Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's equestrian sports | no | |
| Men's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's equestrian sports | no | |
| Women's field hockey | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
20% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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BATTLEGROUND ATHLETIC COMPLEX
V. Earl Dickinson Baseball Stadium, Battleground Softball Stadium, Field Hockey/Women's Lacrosse field, rugby field, track facility, soccer/men's lacrosse field, practice field, tennis courts, Goolrick Gymnasium, NEW athletic fitness center, weight room, swimming pool. |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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Aerobics, basketball, floor hockey, golf, soccer, table tennis, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball. |
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| Club sports for men: |
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Rugby |
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| Club sports for women: |
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Rugby, synchronized swimming |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Washington, DC (50 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Richmond, VA (50 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Fredericksburg, VA (3 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Fredericksburg, VA (1 mile) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
24% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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U.S. Navy; Raytheon; National Science Foundation; Stafford County; Lockheed Martin; U.S. House of Representatives; General Services Administration; Geeks on Call, Inc.; U.S. Department of State; Watkins, Meegan, Drury and Co.; Drug Enforcement Association; Virginia Department of Transportation; Northrop Grumman; Army Material Command; Library or Congress; Americorps; Booz Allen Hamilton; The Peace Corps; WTX Global Logistics |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Frances Cook, Retired Ambassador (1st female head of post for the U.S. in the Middle East
- 1st female ambassador in the Persian Gulf from any country) Daniel R. Wolfe, executive vice president of Worldwide Creative Operations for Universal Pictures
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