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University of VirginiaLocal Atmosphere Facts & Statistics

Location
Charlottesville, VA
Undergrads
14,750
Tuition (in-state)
$31,872 ($11,786)
Admission Difficulty
Hard
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Local Atmosphere

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Facts & Statistics

Fun Local Trivia
  1. Charlottesville is the home of the Dave Matthews Band-both where they started and where they live now (when they're not out on tour).
  2. The Virginia Film Festival comes to Charlottesville every October and is hosted by the University, bringing with it famous actors, directors, producers, and screenwriters. In recent years, Sigourney Weaver, Anthony Hopkins, Nicolas Cage, Roger Ebert, and Sissy Spacek have all taken part in the festival.
  3. During the summer months, there is a Farmer's Market that takes place every Saturday morning right next to the Downtown Mall.
  4. Charlottesville was named "#1 Small City in the South" by Money magazine.
  5. Monticello, the hilltop home of Thomas Jefferson, is not only known for its amazing architecture, but also for the former president's many showcased inventions.
Notable Natives
  • Katie Couric
  • John Grisham
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Jessica Lange
  • Dave Matthews (and his band)
  • Sam Shepherd
  • Sissy Spacek
  • Sparky's Flaw
Local Slang
  • C-ville: The town of Charlottesville
  • The Grounds: The UVA campus
  • Legit: As in, "Brah, those wayfarers are legit!"
  • Natty: Natural Light Beer; in context, "Dude, beer me a Natty."
  • NoVa: Northern Virginia
  • Srat: Sorority
  • Townies: The sometimes sketchy Charlottesville locals who do not go to UVA
Points of Interest
  • Beaver Creek
  • The Blue Ridge Mountains
  • The Downtown Mall
  • The Farmer’s Market
  • Humpback Rock
  • The James River
  • Mince Springs
  • Monticello
  • Wintergreen
Shopping Centers
  • The Barracks Shopping Center
  • The Downtown Mall
  • Fashion Square Mall
Movie Theaters
Carmike 6 Theater
1803 Seminole Trail
Charlottesville
(434) 973-4294
Movie Theaters
Downtown Mall 6
200 W. Main St.
Charlottesville
(434) 979-7857
Movie Theaters
The Jefferson Theater
110 E Main St.
Charlottesville
(434) 295-3321
Major Sports Teams
None:
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Richmond: VA: 1 hour, 30 minutes
  • Washington: D.C.: 2 hours, 30 minutes

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