Colleges in Richmond

Richmond, Virginia, is the capital of Virginia and during the Civil War also served as the capital of the Confederacy. As such it has a strong historical background and has many of the attributes of such older cities: a network of parks that enliven the center, for example. For those who don't like the cold the climate in winter is mild: snow is not unknown but is certainly not an all winter event. The summers are hot and humid but the ever-present air conditioning takes care of that. ( More )

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As a capital and also an older city Richmond has an interesting and varied social and cultural life: you wouldn't decide where to go to college based purely on the book learning. In fact, given that there are four universities in the city and several community and technical schools, plus several more in the immediate area, the ratio of students to residents is high. That makes those extra-curricular activities all the better which is, after all, part and parcel of the college experience.

A Little About Richmond:

Prominent Richmond universities are found in this state capitol featured as one of the best places to live and work in America by Forbes magazine. Its central location is a bonus for students of Richmond schools. You have quick access to the ocean, mountains and Washington, DC. From the beautifully renovated Landmark Theater to the historic architecture of its neighborhoods, Richmond is a stunning place offering variety outside school. This popular city attracts Fortune 500 companies and industries ranging from finance to agriculture; if you choose to work the opportunities are many.

Its educational heritage dates back to colonial times and Richmond colleges range from research institutions to renowned liberal arts schools. Most students at Richmond universities live on campus and jump out to enjoy the symphony, ballet, opera, 35 museums and much more when not engaged in studies. Richmond schools are places you can comfortably get a first-class education.

Public Schools & Universities

City Website	http://www.ci.richmond.va.us/
Significance	Capitol of Virginia
Area	62.5 mi2 / 162.0 km2
County	it is an independent city, not part of any county (Richmond County is unrelated, and located in a different region of the state).
Population (2004)	192,494 (city); 1,126,262 (metro)
Area Code	804
	Sic Itur Ad Astra, or "Thus do we reach the stars"
Nickname	"River City"; "RIC" (its airport code); "The 804" (its area code); " RVA"; "City of Churches"
Attractions	Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Richmond Symphony, the Richmond Ballet, Science Museum of Virginia; Edgar Allan Poe Museum; as the former Capital of the Confederate States of America, Richmond is home to many museums and battlefields of the American Civil War; St. John's Church, the site of Patrick Henry's famous, "Give me liberty or give me death" speech.

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