While Charlottesville is known nationally as the home of the University of Virginia, we do have other nearby institutions of Higher Learning and Virginia offers many great in-state options for a college level education:
University of Virginia
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Mary Baldwin College

and here is a comprehensive list of colleges and universities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

If you’re the parent of a young child and moving to our state, here is information on 529 College Savings plans including the Virginia Prepaid Education Plan.