Students enjoy the fountain near Monroe Hall.
Mary Washington is among the top eight public and private colleges and universities in Virginia, according to a survey by the personal finance website Wallet Hub. UMW’s strong statewide and overall finish means it is among the nation’s top-performing schools with the lowest possible costs.
The study measured performance in seven key areas – student selectivity, cost and financing, faculty resources, campus safety, campus experience, educational outcomes, and career outcomes. Among the survey’s Virginia institutions – including the University of Virginia, the College of William and Mary, the University of Richmond, Virginia Tech, and VMI – UMW ranked third in the “educational outcomes” category and fourth in safety.