University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA

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University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg Campus - Fredericksburg, VA

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A community of great minds

Top-Ranking Public Liberal Arts Historic Walkable

Founded in 1908, the University of Mary Washington is a top-ranking, public university located in Fredericksburg at the intersection of Sunken Road and William Street. This liberal arts university sits in the heart of American history, just a short distance from the site of the Battle of Fredericksburg and the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. It is also only about an hour from Washington, DC's history and attractions. Considered one of the top 10 colleges in the South, students enjoy a fantastic, 176-acre campus perched on a hill with fantastic views.

Downtown Fredericksburg, a beautiful shopping and dining district with historic buildings along brick-paved streets, is less than a mile from UMW -- just follow Sunken Road to William Street. Founded in 1728, Fredericksburg contains several historic sites, including the James Monroe Museum, built in 1786 and serving as the law office of President James Monroe before he was elected, from 1786 until 1789.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Fredericksburg, VA is $1,358 for a studio, $1,699 for one bedroom, $1,902 for two bedrooms, and $2,253 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fredericksburg has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 436 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,358/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 749 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,699/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,023 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,902/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,307 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,253/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cedar Forest Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

811 Students

Battlefield Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

681 Students

Smith Station Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

662 Students

Salem Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

616 Students

Spotswood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

510 Students

Freedom Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

777 Students

T. Benton Gayle Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

899 Students

Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

894 Students

Battlefield Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

791 Students

Chancellor Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

854 Students

Riverbend High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,995 Students

Stafford Sr. High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,117 Students

Massaponax High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,736 Students

Chancellor High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,397 Students

James Monroe High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,002 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fredericksburg National Cemetery
  • Green Springs
  • Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.