Academics
- Echols Scholars program - allows top 200 entering freshmen the chance to pursue academic exploration without the constraints of distribution or major-field requirements
- Rodman Scholars program (in the School of Engineering and Applied Science)
- Athletic scholarships and merit awards (including 25-30 highly prized Jefferson Scholarships, given annually by the alumni association and good for full tuition, room, and board)
- Study abroad/research opportunities - strongly encouraged
- Standout programs: premedical study, business, politics, architecture, environmental science, and biomedical engineering
- Ranked #19 - best college library
Student Life
- Shenandoah Valley - apple-picking at Carter's Mountain, hiking at Humpback Rock, etc.
- Shenandoah National Park - 30 minutes away
- Beautiful campus
- Foreign language houses for those who want to work on their Russian, Spanish, French, or German
- Charlottesville - perfect college town
- Hike, bike, ski, and sight-see: nearby Blue Ridge Mountains
- Popular road trips include Washington D.C. and Richmond
- Intramurals
- History/tradition
- Ranked #11 - best athletic facilities
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