The University of Mary Washington has been recognized by Money, earning a top spot on its 2025 list of the “Best Colleges in America.”
Now in its 11th year, the annual ranking highlights more than 700 four-year institutions that deliver strong academics at an affordable cost and prepare students for success after graduation. Mary Washington received 3.5 stars on Money’s five-star rating scale and was one of 26 schools in Virginia to make the list.
Designed to help families make informed decisions about where to invest in higher education, Money’s rankings prioritize value, affordability and return on investment. Its analysis weighed over two dozen data points in three main categories: quality of education (30%), affordability (40%) and student outcomes (30%). Factors include graduation rates, net price of a degree, student debt, alumni earnings and economic mobility.
UMW’s inclusion in the value-focused list reflects its commitment to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education that is both accessible and outcome driven. The University’s “Life After Mary Washington” initiative integrates career-readiness into curricular and co-curricular pursuits to ensure students are prepared for professional life and equipped to build experiences beyond graduation.
Money’s “Best Colleges” ranking is the latest in a growing list of national accolades for UMW, which is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Fiske Guide to Colleges and others for academic excellence, value and student satisfaction.
Learn more about Money’s 2025 Best Colleges in America list and its methodology, or explore UMW’s national rankings page for additional recognitions.
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