I received this letter today from UVA President John Casteen; The University is frequently recognized for offering an excellent education at a reasonable price. Last May, the Center for College Affordability and Productivity ranked us No. 1 among all national public universities. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine ranked us No. 3 nationally in “100 Best Values in Public Colleges” in December.
According to National Geographic, Charlottesville is one of the top 50 places to relocate right now and for the future; A change of address can bring instant gratification. You could wake up tomorrow in Missoula and kayak off your own deck at dawn, sneak in singletrack at lunch in Chattanooga—or choose your own adventure in any one of the country’s
CNN Money just named Charlottesville #18 out of the 100 Best Places to Live and Launch! Mentioning the business-mindedness of the City, the college atmosphere, the great support and mentoring given to small business and entrepreneurs, and the beautiful history and scenery here, we rank in below only 5 other cities on the East Coast!
According to Business Week, Charlottesville is ranked #4 of the Best Affordable Suburbs in the U.S. Read the article here. The criteria they used; All indices are based on an average of 100; cost of living and violent crime based on national average, test scores based on state average.
