University of Mary Washington [UMW] 2023-2024 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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University Mary Washington has an acceptance rate of around 70-80% every year. It offers UG as well as PG courses to the students seeking to study in the USA through its three faculties namely, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. UMW opens for admission during the fall, spring and summer sessions and accepts applications on a rolling and space-available basis. Aspirants can apply via the UMW Application or The Common Application whichever is suitable along with the payment of 50 USD as a processing fee.

One needs to gain an IELTS score of 6.5 and a TOEFL iBT score of 80 to demonstrate command of the English language. For UG admissions, an average SAT score of 500 is acceptable. A sound GMAT score and GPA of 3.5 or higher is compulsory for MBA admissions. All the necessary supporting documents have to be mailed to the Centre of International Education. Scholarships ranging between 1000 USD to 9000 USD can be availed by international students depending on their academic records.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online
Application Fee(Non-Refundable)	50 USD
Acceptance Rate	70-80%
Average SAT score	Critical Reading; 500 Math- 500 or higher
Average ACT score	Composite Score of 22 or higher
Mode of Payment	EaglePay/Visa/ MasterCard/Discover
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Intake season	Fall/Spring/Summer
Work Experience	Required for graduate programs
Financial Aid	Scholarships/Loans/Grants

University Of Mary Washington Admission Deadlines

International students need to submit all the essential documentation before the deadlines of US universities, to be considered for admission. Applications sent after the completion of the deadline period will be subjected to acceptance depending on the available vacancy. Enlisted below are the deadlines for the admission season for undergraduate courses:

Applications	Deadlines
Early Decision	November 1
Early Action	November 15
Regular decision	February 1

Note: The deadlines for graduate programs vary per course

University of Mary Washington International Students Admissions

The University accepts International students, provided they have met all the guidelines laid down by the university. The applicants should have the requisite secondary education in accordance with the curriculum provided by the college. They should have the minimum grade points equivalency, should have submitted all academic records, provided proof of financial support for one academic year and met the mentioned guidelines. Even though the admission process for domestic and international students is the same, however, there are some additional requirements for international applicants.

Application Portal: UMW Application or Common Application Form.

Application Fee: 50 USD

Admission Requirements: International applicants must have the following documents to be eligible for pursuing UMW courses-

A complete application
Personal essay along with the application
Official high school and college transcripts
Transcripts must be verified and attested by trusted authorities like the U.S Embassy or Notary public.
Official transcripts can be translated and evaluated by trusted agencies like- World Educational Services Inc., Educational Credential Evaluators.
One of the English language exams to study in the USA
An English language requirement waiver if the native language is English.
Proof of financial support stating that the applicant can pay for at least one year of academic and living expenses and that he can pay the enrollment deposit before being issued an I-20 by UMW.
Affidavit of support( I-134)
At least one letter of recommendation

Applicants should mail all the documents at the following address:

University of Mary Washington

Center for International Education

1301 College Avenue

Fredericksburg, VA 224

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

The candidates whose native language is not English and have had a major amount of education in a non-English medium need to provide proof of their English proficiency through tests accepted by UMW. The minimum required scores by the University are:

Tests	Scores
TOEFL iBT	80
IELTS	6.5 on the academic exam
ILA	Level 12 completion
SAT	Critical Reading- 500 Math- 500 or higher
ACT	Composite Score of 22 or higher

Visa Process for International Students

International Students can apply for a US student VISA after the University issues an application letter. Post receiving the acceptance letter from the University, to apply for the VISA, candidates need to have a Certificate of Eligibility I-20 form which is usually issued by the Department of Homeland Security. Candidates have to submit the necessary documents following which the I-20 form will be released by the Centre for International Education (CEI). For International Applicants the following documents are required:

Admission Security
Request for an I-20 form
Bank statements(as mentioned earlier)
A copy of the Passport photo page
Due dates: Mid-June(Fall term), Mid-October(Spring term)

To apply for VISA candidates have to fill the DS-160 form and then pay the VISA application fee. Following this, students can schedule an interview with the nearest U.S Embassy. Candidates have to submit the following documents before the U.S Embassy or Consulate:

SEVIS form I-20
Passport size photograph
Proof of Financial support
Passport
Proof of English Efficiency
UMW admission letter
Student Visa application fee
Receipt of SEVIS fee payment
Receipt of DS-160 confirmation

University of Mary Washington Undergraduate Admissions

The University of Mary Washington provides over 80 major, minor and courses of study for the students. The applicants will have to submit the official college transcripts directly to the UMW. A solid SAT or ACT score along with a good academic record is required to get admission for UG courses at the University of Mary Washington.

Where to apply: The Common Application or the UMW application

Application fee- 50 USD

Admission Requirements: Applicants will have to submit the following documents at the time of admission-

Completed application
Guidance Counsellor`s recommendation
Letter of recommendation
Valid Passport
Sufficient Fund
ACT/SAT scores (SAT CEEB 5398, ACT 4414)

University of Mary Washington Graduate Admissions

The University of Mary Washington provides graduate programs like M.Ed for Professional Development, Masters in Business Administration, M.Ed with Initial Teacher Licensure, Masters of Science in Geospatial Analysis and graduate endorsement and certificate program. The University accepts admission on a rolling and space-available basis. Below are some of the mandatory requirements of the most popular graduate courses of UMW.

Requirements	M.Ed for Professional Development	M.Ed with Initial Teacher Licensure	MBA	MSc in Geospatial Analysis
Deadlines	Fall Session-April 15 Spring Session-Sept 15 Summer session- Feb 15	Fall session- July 1 Spring session- December 1 Summer session- March 15	Fall session-July 1 Spring session- December 1 Summer session-April 15	Fall session- June 1 Spring session- November 15
Application Mode	Online	Online	Online	Online
Bachelor's Degree	Required	Required	Required	Required
Minimum Cumulative GPA required	3.5 or higher (Undergraduate Course); 3.0 or higher (Graduate Course)	3.0 or higher (Undergraduate Course); 3.0 or higher (Graduate Course)	3.5 or higher (Undergraduate Course)	3.0 or higher (Undergraduate Course); 3.0 or higher (Graduate Course)
GMAT/GRE scores	Not required	Not required	Required, but MBA applicants who have 5+ years of post-bachelors professional work experience are eligible for the GRE/GMAT waiver	Not required
Work Experience	Three years of experience as a professional educator required	Required	Required	Required
Professional CV	Required	Required	Required	Required
Essay	Two essays required *	An essay discussing a current issue in education and how it relates to why you want to become a teacher	Not Required	An essay on personal goal statement explaining your intent to pursue and complete this degree program
Letter of Recommendation	3 LORs Required	Not compulsory	Not Required	Two LORs required

*The essays must be addressing -

Discuss a current issue in educational leadership that you might face as an educational leader.
A statement of purpose in which you discuss your current and future leadership goals. What contributions do you feel you can make to the program as a participant?

Once the application is accepted, candidates are notified through an acceptance letter. Following this, candidates need to apply for VISA, establish health/medical Insurance and make the necessary travel arrangements. They also need to apply for an I-20 form. The I-20 form is usually sent out via mail as per the applicants mentioned choice in the form. Candidates can also choose to personally pick up their form.