University of Virginia's College at Wise

Wise, VA

University of Virginia's College at Wise

Wise, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$14,186

$35,070

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
615
25th
470
75th
560
25th
465
75th
25
25th
19
75th
25
25th
19
75th
25
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

93%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,328
Declined 86
Total Received 1,414
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Enrollment

1,911

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1954, University of Virginia’s College at Wise is a public four-year college that is known for its strong academic programs, its commitment to student success, and its beautiful campus. It is located on a 396-acre campus in Wise, Virginia—60 miles northwest of Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 1,911
Established in 1954
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

396-acre campus in Wise (population: 2,998), 60 miles from Kingsport, TN; branch campus in Abingdon. Air serves Blountville, TN (60 miles); bus serves Abingdon (50 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

University of Virginia's College at Wise
1 College Avenue
Wise, VA
24293

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
38%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
69%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
17%
Top 1/4
43%
Top 1/2
75%
Bottom 1/2
25%
Bottom 1/4
11%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
615
25th
470
75th
560
25th
465
75th
25
25th
19
75th
25
25th
19
75th
25
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) December 1
Application deadline (final deadline) August 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

93%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,328
Declined 86
Total Received 1,414

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Admissions Right Now

Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$14,081

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $11,656
Housing $7,058
Food $5,299
Additional fees $2,530
Books & supplies $1,680
Total $28,223
Average Financial Aid - $14,081
Total with Avg. Aid $14,142

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,668,461
State $2,808,985
Institutional $1,233,516
Other external $588,254
Total $8,299,216

Non-need-based

Federal $61,824
State $133,920
Institutional $2,235,539
Other external
Total $2,431,283
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 276 328-0139
F: 276 376-1095
finaid@uvawise.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, blitzball, bowling, dodgeball, flag football, inner-tube water polo, kickball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, walleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Mid-South Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Software Engineering yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
History, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Social Sciences, General yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Psychology
  3. Accounting

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,911

total students

75%

in-state

25%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,911
students

Female
60%
1,140

Male
40%
771

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

64%

1,219
students

Female
51%
622

Male
49%
597

36%

692
students

Female
75%
518

Male
25%
174

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Student Break-down

9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Hispanic/Latino
51%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
35%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

69

Transfer applicants enrolled

4%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.30
College GPA: 2.20
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

58

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Germany
Macedonia
Nepal
Russia
Spain
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
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