The University of Mary Washington has once again earned a place among the nation’s top 10 public liberal arts colleges in U.S. News & World Report’s annual college rankings, coming in at number nine. UMW has ranked among the top 10 for four consecutive years, reinforcing Mary Washington’s place among the nation’s leading public liberal arts and sciences institutions.
UMW is also part of a standout showing for the Commonwealth. Three Virginia institutions rank among the nation’s top 10 public liberal arts colleges in the U.S. News “2027 Best Colleges” report, making Virginia one of only two states with three schools represented in the top tier.
In the broader National Liberal Arts Colleges category, which includes both public and private institutions, Mary Washington is tied at No. 128, moving up three places from the previous year.
UMW’s recognition extends beyond the University-wide rankings. Undergraduate programs in psychology, business and computer science each earned national recognition, while Mary Washington’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program made a significant jump, rising more than 100 places to No. 336. UMW also earned a No. 174 ranking for social mobility among National Liberal Arts Colleges. Read more about UMW’s fourth Top 10 U.S. News ranking.