Top 5 Virginia Colleges & Universities

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Every year U.S. News & World Report releases an extensive review of the nation’s institutes of higher learning. Called the 7th best state for education by that publication, here in Virginia we’ve got a lot to brag about. Below are the top 5 schools in the commonwealth according to them.

#28

Consistently one of the nation’s best public universities, UVA is tops in the state and 28th among all the country’s schools.

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#40

Located in Hampton Roads’ norther reaches in Williamsburg, William & Mary is the nation’s second oldest college.

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#74

With seven research institutes and undergraduate enrollment of 28,000, Virginia Tech is one of the region’s great institutions for tech and education.

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#153

Located in the northern Virginia city of Fairfax and not far from the nation’s capitol, George Mason University is known for its many renown programs.

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#162

VCU is located in the state capitol and was founded in 1838. It’s known for having a wide variety of highly regarded programs and for its beautiful surroundings.

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Kempsville Area Library

  • Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (1st Sunday after Labor Day – Sunday before Memorial Day weekend)

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Princess Anne Area Library.

  • Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (1st Sunday after Labor Day – Sunday before Memorial Day weekend)

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Pungo-Blackwater Library

  • Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The Signature at West Ncek

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Parking is $5/day, $3/day for residents, and $10/day for buses and RVs. Fees are only charged Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Weekly passes are $25, monthly $75, and seasonal passes are $75.

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If looking for something even quieter than that, Little Island Park is as far from the madding crowd as you’ll get at the oceanfront. You’ll still find a pier, tennis courts, playground, equiment/ball/corn hole rental and a lot more, including a place to launch a canoe or kayak launch across the street on Back bay.

Parking is $5/day, $3/day for residents, and $10/day for buses and RVs. Fees are only charged Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Weekly passes are $25, monthly $75, and seasonal passes are $75.

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