University of Virginia - University in Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - University in Charlottesville, Virginia

The University of Virginia, often referred to as simply Virginia, is a public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia. UVA is known for its historic foundations, student-run honor code, and secret societies.

Address: Charlottesville, VA, United States
Mascot: University of Virginia Cavalier
Football Stadium: Scott Stadium
Colors: Blue, Navy Blue, Orange 

Established	1819
Type	Public Flagship
Endowment	US$6.4 billion
Budget	US$2.7 billion (2013—excludes capital spending)
President	Teresa A. Sullivan
Academic staff	2,102
Undergraduates	14,898
Postgraduates	6,340
Location	Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Campus	Suburban 1,682 acres (6.81 km2) UNESCO World Heritage Site
Founder	Thomas Jefferson
Colors	Orange and Navy blue
Athletics	NCAA Division I – ACC
Sports	25 varsity teams
Nickname	Cavaliers Wahoos
Mascot	Cavalier
Affiliations	AAU APLU ORAU URA SURA Universitas 21
Website	Virginia.edu

 

Hampton University - University in Hampton, Virginia

Hampton University is a historically black university located in Hampton, Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1868 by black and white leaders of the American Missionary Association after the  American Civil War to provide education to freedmen. In 1878 it established a program for teaching Native Americans, which lasted until 1923.

Address: 100 E Queen St, Hampton, VA 23668, United States
Nickname            Pirates
Founder               Samuel C. Armstrong

Former names	Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute Hampton Institute
Motto	"The Standard of Excellence, An Education for Life"
Established	April 1, 1868
Type	Private, HBCU
Endowment	$288 million
President	William R. Harvey
Students	5,000
Location	Hampton, Virginia, United States
Campus	Suburban, 250 acres (352.8 km²)
Colors	Reflex Blue & White
Athletics	NCAA Division I FCS
Nickname	Pirates
Affiliations	MEAC MAISA
Website	www.hamptonu.edu