The College occupies 100 acres in a residential section of the city of Lynchburg, which has a population of 70,000. Hiking, rafting, and other outdoor activities are available as are cultural events, including visual arts, theater, and music. Lynchburg is convenient to many historical sites, including Appomattox and Monticello. The area is served by Lynchburg Airport and a local bus system.
Students can also travel to and from other cities by bus and train.
Temperatures range from an average of 28 degrees C in the summer and 1 C in the winter. International orientation takes place during the summer to acquaint new international students to R-MWC, and the International Student Services Committee is available for questions and concerns. The Terrell Health Center is conveniently located on campus. R-MWC manages a Friendship Family program by which students may become acquainted with a local American family. Education R-MWC has always been committed to excellence in providing a liberal arts and sciences education for women.