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
600
25th
455
75th
560
25th
460
75th
24
25th
19
75th
25
25th
18
75th
25
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 631
Declined 204
Total Received 835
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Public

1,704

undergraduate students

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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 1,704
Established in 1954
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

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
600
25th
455
75th
560
25th
460
75th
24
25th
19
75th
25
25th
18
75th
25
25th
19

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

Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 631
Declined 204
Total Received 835

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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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

$11,719

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 - $11,719
Total with Avg. Aid $16,504

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

1,704

total students

77%

in-state

23%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,704
students

Female
60%
1,018

Male
40%
686

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

62%

1,054
students

Female
52%
543

Male
48%
511

38%

650
students

Female
73%
475

Male
27%
175

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Student Break-down

10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Hispanic/Latino
70%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.30
College GPA: 2.20
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
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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