University of Virginia is a public institution that was founded in 1819. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,822, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 1,682 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Virginia's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 23. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,458 (2013-14); out-of-state tuition and fees are $39,844 (2013-14).

Founded by Thomas Jefferson, the University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville. It’s referred to among insiders as Mr. Jefferson’s University or simply The University.