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Charlottesville Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Charlottesville Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Charlottesville, Virginia

There are at least 5 colleges in Charlottesville, listed and described below. These schools represent 28,931 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 24,884 full-time students, and a reported 7,113 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of Virginia-Main Campus and Piedmont Virginia Community College.

We also provide an extensive list of Virginia Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Charlottesville.

Featured Colleges in Charlottesville (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

National College
Charlottesville, Virginia

Offers degree programs and career training in business, healthcare, and technology fields. Located in several campus locations across the Eastern U.S.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Hospitality, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Diploma

Steiner Institute of Esthetics at VASOM
Charlottesville, Virginia

The Steiner Institute of Esthetics at VASCOM offers certificate programs in esthetics and career placement services through the Steiner Education Group.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Virginia School of Massage
Charlottesville, Virginia

Virginia School of Massage (VSM) offers extremely flexible training in massage therapy and nail care, with excellent job placement and continuing education options.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Charlottesville Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Piedmont Virginia Community College
501 College Drive
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-7589

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business management, humanities, mental and social health services, general studies, education, surgical tech, biological and physical sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 4,674 students, 2,456 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges in Charlottesville with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: economics, law, business management, psychology, English, business, history, liberal arts and sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 24,257 students, 22,428 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 7,113 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 600-710. Math: 620-730. Writing: 610-720.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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