University of Mary Washington

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The University of Mary Washington (UMW) is a distinguished public liberal arts university nestled in the historic city of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Established in 1908, the institution has since grown into a comprehensive center for higher education, offering a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs.

UMW is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a personalized learning experience, characterized by small class sizes and close interactions between faculty and students. The university's picturesque campus blends traditional architecture with modern facilities, providing a vibrant and supportive environment for its diverse student body.

The university places a strong emphasis on undergraduate research, leadership development, and community service, aligning with its ethos of fostering engaged citizens and leaders. With a variety of clubs, organizations, and athletic teams, UMW encourages students to pursue their passions both inside and outside the classroom.

UMW's location in Fredericksburg, a city rich with American history, offers students unique opportunities to explore and learn from the past, while its proximity to Washington, D.C., and Richmond allows for valuable internships and job prospects in a range of professional fields.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°17'60"N, 77°28'29"W

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1301 College AveVirginiaUnited States

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+1 540-654-1000

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Nearby attractions include: Fredericksburg Baptist Church, Chatham Manor, Fredericksburg National Cemetery, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church.

0.8 miE
Church
Fredericksburg Baptist Church
21 min walk • The Fredericksburg Baptist Church, nestled in the historic heart of Fredericksburg, Virginia, is a beacon of spiritual heritage and community service. With its origins dating back to 1804, this church has stood as a testament to enduring faith and commitment for over...
1.2 miNE
Museum, History museum
Chatham Manor, Fredericksburg
31 min walk • Chatham Manor is a Georgian-style mansion home completed in 1771 by farmer and statesman William Fitzhugh, after about three years of construction, on the Rappahannock River in Stafford County, Virginia, opposite Fredericksburg.
0.6 miSE
Cemetery
Fredericksburg National Cemetery, Fredericksburg
15 min walk • Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park is a unit of the National Park Service in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and elsewhere in Spotsylvania County, commemorating four major battles in the American Civil War: Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, The Wilderness, and Spotsylvania.
~1250 ftSW
Church
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church
7 min walk • St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia and is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington. Its grade school is Holy Cross Academy.
0.7 miE
Memorial
Slave Auction Block
19 min walk • The Slave Auction Block in Fredericksburg, Virginia is a large stone that was used as an auction block in historical slave auctions.
0.5 miNE
Museum, History museum
Kenmore, Fredericksburg
14 min walk • Kenmore, also known as Kenmore Plantation, is a plantation house at 1201 Washington Avenue in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Built in the 1770s, it was the home of Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis and is the only surviving structure from the 1,300-acre Kenmore plantation.
0.9 miNE
Museum, History museum
Rising Sun Tavern, Fredericksburg
23 min walk • The Rising Sun Tavern is a historic building in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was built in about 1760 as a home by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George Washington, and became a tavern in 1792.
0.7 miNE
Museum, History museum
Mary Ball Washington House, Fredericksburg
19 min walk • The Mary Washington House, at 1200 Charles Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is the house in which George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, resided towards the end of her life.
0.7 miE
Museum
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, Fredericksburg
19 min walk • The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library is a historic museum at 908 Charles Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is located on the site of the James Monroe Law Office, used by future United States President James Monroe from 1786 to 1789.
0.8 miE
Museum
National Bank Museum, Fredericksburg
20 min walk • Farmers Bank of Fredericksburg, also known as The National Bank of Fredericksburg, is a historic bank building located at Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was built in 1819–20, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, rectangular red-brick building in the Federal style.
0.8 miE
Church
St. George's Episcopal Church, Fredericksburg
22 min walk • St. George's Episcopal Church is a church in Fredericksburg, Virginia at 905 Princess Anne Street. The church, built in the 18th century and re-built in 1815 and 1849, is a part of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia.