UMW Soars Into National Top 5, Ranks No. 1 in Virginia for Internships
The University of Mary Washington has soared into the national top five among public universities for Internships and Making an Impact in The Princeton Review’s Best Value Colleges for 2027, earning the No. 1 spot in Virginia for Internships.
UMW is one of 209 colleges and universities nationwide – and just eight in Virginia – named a Best Value College for 2027. Five Virginia public institutions made the list. UMW ranked No. 4 on The Princeton Review’s list of Top 20 Best Schools for Making an Impact among public schools and No. 5 for Internships.
“Mary Washington’s value comes from the combination of an outstanding education and the opportunities our students have to put that education into practice,” said UMW President Troy Paino. “Our students are known, supported and challenged here, while gaining access to experiences that prepare them to contribute in meaningful ways in their professions and communities.”
UMW climbed seven spots for Making an Impact and 13 spots for Internships from The Princeton Review’s previous Best Value rankings, released in 2025, when Mary Washington ranked No. 11 and No. 18.
The Princeton Review bases its Internships ranking on students’ ratings of the accessibility of internship placement at their schools. Its Making an Impact ranking draws on student responses about community service opportunities, student government, sustainability efforts and on-campus student engagement.
Read more about UMW’s National Top Five Rankings in The Princeton Review’s 2027 Best Value Colleges.
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