Acceptance Rate
29%
Avg. SAT
1120
75th percentile
“UVA's intimate liberal arts campus tucked into the Appalachian Mountains of southwest Virginia.”
Wise, VA
Location
Town
Campus Setting
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.
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Classrooms buzz with discussion in small groups, where professors know students by name and mentor them through majors like business, education, nursing, and criminal justice. The liberal arts core sharpens critical thinking across disciplines, with opportunities to tackle local issues like Appalachian health or economic development in capstone projects. Large introductory courses rarely exceed 30 students, but popular programs such as cybersecurity fill up fast, requiring early planning.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
2,142 undergrad • 25 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
White
51%
Black / African American
9%
Hispanic / Latino
1%
Asian
2%
Other / Multi-racial
37%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Wise, VA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
A typical week mixes classes, intramural sports, and volunteer trips into the surrounding hollers, with the student center as the evening hub for pizza and ping-pong. The rural setting means driving for bigger events, but proximity to the Jefferson National Forest offers kayaking and climbing escapes.
Housing
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Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
South Atlantic Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
72%
4 Years Graduation Rate
35%
6 Years Graduation Rate
44%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$45,325
72% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of Virginia's College at Wise and return in the fall. 35% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 44% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
35%
4-6 years
9%
Non-grad
56%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$6,040
Acceptance
29%
Undergrads
2,142
4-Year Grad Rate
35%
Endowment
$159M
Wise, VA 24293-4400
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