Academics at University of Mary Washington

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at University of Mary Washington — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at University of Mary Washington:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

With 13 students per faculty member, University of Mary Washington is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. University of Mary Washington employs 70% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Most Popular Majors

University of Mary Washington offers 26 majors with reported completions across 16 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at University of Mary Washington are summarised below:

The most popular majors at University of Mary Washington, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at University of Mary Washington:

• Looking for flexibility? University of Mary Washington may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 1,103 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well University of Mary Washington retains and graduates its students — 84% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics into University of Mary Washington

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at University of Mary Washington — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at University of Mary Washington — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at University of Mary Washington — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Online Learning at University of Mary Washington — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at University of Mary Washington — regional and program accreditation status