University of Mary Washington Athletics

University of Mary Washington competes in NCAA Division III, which means sports focus on personal growth rather than big crowds and scholarships. The school offers 18 varsity sports with 439 total athletes, making up about 12.5% of the 3,504 students. Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, so student-athletes play for the love of the game while pursuing academics first. The Eagles compete in the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference against other small liberal arts schools across the region. With a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, athletes get the same close attention in classes as they do on the field. The athletic program fits the school's overall philosophy of well-rounded education, where students can compete seriously in sports without the pressure of maintaining scholarships or dealing with massive time commitments that come with higher divisions.