Mary Washington College Ratings and Reviews

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 5.0 1 review
#7 Best Public Universities in Virginia

Mary Washington College Ratings and Reviews

Ratings

Mary Washington College is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    8 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    8 out of 10
  • Value
    6 out of 10

Student Review Summary

5.0

Approved reviews

1 student review

1 out of 1 (100%) reviewers rated 4 stars or higher

Students rate Overall Rating highest and Party and Bar Scene lowest.

Rating snapshot

  • 5 stars
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Average by category

  • Overall Rating
    5.0
  • Academics
    4.0
  • Value for Money
    5.0
  • Professors / Faculty
    5.0
  • Campus Atmosphere
    5.0
  • Housing
    5.0
  • Campus Safety
    5.0
  • Student Life
    5.0
  • Party and Bar Scene
    2.0

Student and Parent Reviews

If you are a student, former student, faculty member or parent, please help guide other prospective students by sharing your personal experiences at this college. What is it really like to go to University of Mary Washington?

Sep 17, 2021
Rating 5 out of 5

This school is great for kids who would benefit from a softer transition from home to the real world. Smaller size makes it manageable to get to all your classes fairly quickly (20 minute walk from one end to the other) and without the need for a car. Lovely brick walkways connect all the buildings throughout campus, with no roads to cross. You feel safe walking around campus at night. Class sizes are typically small. Your professors know you and are accessible. The campus is BEAUTIFUL. Overall a great school for those who want to think, expect to work, and prioritize growth and leading a balanced life. This is not a party school. Don't come here if you want Greek life, keggers, and football games. There's always something to do on campus, but if you want to go off campus you can make the quick walk to historic downtown Fredericksburg or travel an hour north to DC or south to Richmond.

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Rate University of Mary Washington

Share your ratings for Mary Washington College across academics, campus life, and more to help prospective students understand what it's really like to attend.

Your Overall Experience *

If a friend asked whether Mary Washington College was worth it, what would your gut say?

Academics *

Did classes challenge you and leave you feeling like you actually learned something?

Value for Money *

Considering tuition, aid, and what you got out of it, did the cost feel justified?

Professors and Faculty *

Were instructors accessible, engaged, and invested in students or mostly going through the motions?

Campus Atmosphere *

Did the campus feel welcoming and full of energy, or more like a place you simply passed through?

Student Housing *

Were dorms and residence halls somewhere you'd want to live, or a constant source of frustration?

Campus Safety *

Did you feel comfortable walking around at night, or did safety ever weigh on your mind?

Student Life *

Was it easy to find your people, make friends, and stay socially connected?

Party and Bar Scene *

Do weekends have a pulse here, or does the social scene quiet down once classes end?

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Last updated: August 2026