University of Mary Washington is a public university with certain characteristics and advantages. The following is a detailed introduction:

School Overview

Long history: Its predecessor was Mary Washington College, founded in 1908. It was originally a women's college. In 1944, it was merged into the Women's College of the University of Virginia. Later, in 1972, it became independent in the trend of coeducational schools and was recognized by the Virginia Commission to become an independent coeducational university.

Geographic location: Located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, the city has a rich historical and cultural heritage and is about 50 miles away from the US capital Washington, DC. Students can enjoy a quiet campus environment and easily access the resources and opportunities of a big city.

School size: With a certain number of undergraduate and graduate students, the campus is moderate in size, and can provide students with relatively rich learning resources and diverse campus life experiences.

Campus culture: Focusing on cultivating students' all-round development and personality growth, creating an active and inclusive campus cultural atmosphere, encouraging students to actively participate in various club activities, academic exchanges and community services, enhancing interaction and cooperation among students, and cultivating students' leadership and social responsibility.

Academic strength

Rich professional settings: The school has an undergraduate college and a graduate school. The undergraduate majors cover art and art history, biological sciences, business administration, chemistry, literature, philosophy and religion, computer science, economics, English, linguistics and language communication, education, geography, earth and environmental sciences, health and sports, archaeology, history and American studies, mathematics, modern foreign languages, music, physics, political science and international affairs, psychology, social anthropology, drama and dance, etc.; graduate majors include Master of Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Information Systems Management, double degree in business administration and information systems management, etc.

High teaching quality: As one of the top 10 universities in the United States As one of the public liberal arts colleges in the United States, its undergraduate education focuses on the combination of general education and professional education, and is committed to cultivating students' critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills, so that students can acquire a solid knowledge base and comprehensive literacy in a wide range of disciplines.

Strong faculty: It has a team of teachers with rich teaching experience and profound academic attainments. They not only impart professional knowledge in the classroom, but also actively guide students to participate in scientific research projects and practical activities, providing strong guidance and support for students' learning and growth.

School ranking

Ranked 154th in the 2024 U.S. News American Liberal Arts College Ranking.

In the 2009 "Best Colleges in the United States" ranking, the Undergraduate College of the University of Mary Washington ranked 7th among southern colleges and 3rd among public universities.

Campus life

Beautiful learning environment: The campus has a unique architectural style, combining historical and modern elements, with green trees and pleasant scenery, providing students with a comfortable and quiet learning and living environment. The school's library, laboratories, classrooms and other teaching facilities are advanced and complete, meeting the students' learning and research needs.

Rich student activities: The school has many student organizations and clubs, covering art, culture, sports, academics and other aspects, such as student unions, music clubs, drama clubs, sports clubs, academic professional associations, etc. Students can participate in corresponding club activities according to their interests and hobbies, enrich their extracurricular life, expand interpersonal relationships, and improve their comprehensive quality.

Convenient accommodation life: The school provides students with a variety of accommodation options, including traditional dormitories and modern apartments, with complete dormitory facilities and convenient living. Accommodation life not only provides students with a comfortable living environment, but also promotes communication and interaction between students, and enhances students' sense of belonging and collective honor.