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University of Virginia's College at Wise

Wise, VA

Overview

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

Identity
Academics
Culture
Outcomes
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
Application Fee
Test Score Range
SAT Math

425540

SAT Reading

520580

ACT Composite

1822

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School avg: 3.30

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School range: 945–1120

400 – 1600 (total)

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

No

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

Visit Website

uvawise.edu

Wise, VA 24293-4400

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