Fairfax, VA Colleges
Fairfax
The City of Fairfax is an independent city forming an enclave within the confines of Fairfax County, in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Although politically independent of the surrounding county, the City is nevertheless the county seat. Situated in the Northern Virginia region, Fairfax forms part of the Washington Metropolitan Area.
The population was 22,565 as of the 2010 Census. In May 2009, the City of Fairfax was ranked #3 in the "Top 25 Places to Live Well" by Forbes Magazine. Forbes commended Fairfax for its strong public school system, high median salary, and a rate of sole proprietors per capita that ranks it in the top 1% nationwide.
While the city is the county seat, a small unincorporated portion of the County comprising the courthouse complex, the jail, and a small area nearby is itself an enclave within the city. Fairfax County's Government Center is west of the City of Fairfax in an unincorporated area.
Schools in and around Fairfax, VA
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George Mason University
Four or more years; Public; 32,200 students; $23,084 average out-state tuition; $6,320 average in-state tuition |
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Northern Virginia Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 45,290 students; $7,118 average out-state tuition; $3,520 average in-state tuition |
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Columbia College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 204 students |
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Westwood College-Annandale
Four or more years; Private for profit; 473 students; $14,320 average out-state tuition; $14,320 average in-state tuition |
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Sanford-Brown College-Vienna
Four or more years; Private for profit; 817 students; $43,028 average out-state tuition; $43,028 average in-state tuition |
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Stratford University
Four or more years; Private for profit; 1,245 students; $14,985 average out-state tuition; $14,985 average in-state tuition |
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Everest College-McLean
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 139 students; $14,004 average out-state tuition; $14,004 average in-state tuition |
Fairfax, VA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Leo Bourassa Scholarship | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Internship | Varies | Varies |
| Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship | Varies | June 30, 2012 |
Popular Majors in Fairfax
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Psychology
- Business Administration and Management
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- International Relations and Affairs
- Accounting
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Special Education and Teaching
- Finance
- Biology
- Economics
- History
- Public Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- English Language and Literature
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Public Policy Analysis
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Education Leadership and Administration
