University of Virginia's College at Wise

Wise, VA

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Overview

UVA's intimate liberal arts campus tucked into the Appalachian Mountains of southwest Virginia.

Identity

Academics

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Identity

Wise, Virginia, anchors the campus in a town of about 3,000 amid rolling hills and hollers, where the nearest city, Bristol, sits an hour away. The low in-state tuition draws regional families, fostering a student body largely from southwest Virginia and nearby states. Tradeoffs include limited off-campus entertainment and a higher cost of living than expected in such a small area due to its mountain location.

2,142

Undergrads

25

Grad Students

28.5%

Acceptance

44.0%

Grad Rate

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Academics

14.0 : 1

Student-Faculty Ratio

72.0%

Retention Rate (Full-Time)

44.0%

6-Year Graduation Rate

35.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

2,142

Undergraduate Enrollment

25

Graduate Enrollment

Admissions

28.5%

Acceptance Rate

3.30

Average GPA

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Test Policy

$0

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Test Score Range

SAT Math

425–540

SAT Reading

520–580

ACT Composite

18–22

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GPA

School avg: 3.30

0.00 – 4.00 scale

SAT

School range: 945–1120

400 – 1600 (total)

ACT

School range: 18–22

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs

Estimated Annual Cost

$20,456

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)

Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)

$6,040

Room & Board

$12,816

Books & Supplies

$1,600

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,419

Financial Aid

99%

Receiving Aid

65%

Pell Grant Recipients

$12,262

Avg Grant (recipients)

$5,336

Avg Federal Loan

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Campus Life

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

589 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics

South Atlantic Conference

Quick Facts

Type

Public

Undergraduate Enrollment

2,142

Acceptance Rate

29%

Graduation Rate

44%

In-State Cost

$18,856

Out-of-State Cost

$38,235

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uvawise.edu

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Wise, VA 24293-4400

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