The College of Business is one of the three colleges of the University of Mary Washington, a public liberal arts institution in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with roots dating to 1908. The college grew out of the university's longstanding business and economics offerings and was formally organized as a college in 2013, later earning AACSB accreditation, a distinction held by a small fraction of business schools worldwide. It is best known for small class sizes, an integrated liberal arts foundation, and a strong emphasis on ethics, communication, and critical thinking.
Students experience a close-knit, collaborative environment with faculty who prioritize teaching and mentoring. The college emphasizes experiential learning through internships, consulting projects, and student organizations, taking advantage of Fredericksburg's position in the Northern Virginia and D.C. corridor, with employers in government contracting, finance, logistics, and consulting. Undergraduates join a vibrant campus community of historic architecture, an active honor code tradition, and strong civic engagement.
| Type | Public |
| Location | Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Total students | 1,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 15:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 83% |
| Graduation rate | 72% |
| Average starting salary | $55,000 |
| In-state tuition | $14,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,000 |
| Room & board | $13,000 |
| Average financial aid | $11,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 75% |
| SAT range | 1090-1280 |
| ACT range | 22-28 |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Regular deadline | February 1 |
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