School Summary

University of Virginia's College at Wise


General Information:

Founded in 1954, University of Virginia's College at Wise is seated on 396 acres located in Wise county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 14:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 330. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1 College Avenue

Wise, VA
24293
For more information call: 276 328-0100. This school has a website at https://www.uvawise.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.uvawise.edu/admissions/incoming-freshmen


Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $6,312.00 $25,800.00
Room and Board $13,196.00 $13,196.00
Fees $4,234.00 $4,234.00
Total $23,742.00 $43,230.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.uvawise.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 6% 2%
600-699 20% 12%
500-599 35% 63%
400-499 35% 27%
300-399 4% 6%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 7%
24-29 30%
18-23 41%
12-17 22%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 8%
11-25% 21.00%
26-50% 33.00%
Under 50% 38.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Soccer, Tennis, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Water polo, Cross-country running

Badminton, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Tennis, Cross-country running

Basketball, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 814
Female 1,328
Total 2,142


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 824
Female 1,343
Total 2,167

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 2%
African American 9%
Hispanic 1%
Native American 0%
White 50%
Other 37%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 93%
At Least 25 Years Old 7%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 86%
Out Of State 14%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 43%
Live Off Campus 57%


Cavapaloza, Homecoming

Student Government, Student Activities Board, Multicultural Association, Residence Hall Association, Intramurals


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 14.0903                                           Computer Software Engineering
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 51.3805                                           Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • 14.9999                                           Engineering, Other

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