University of Virginia at Wise
About University of Virginia at Wise
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
University of Virginia's College at Wise is a public university in Wise, VA. It has a 75.6% acceptance rate with in-state tuition of $11,498 per year, serving approximately 993 students.
Founded
1954
Location
Wise, Virginia
Students
1,126
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
28.5%
Very selective
Graduation Rate
47.1%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$11,780
Out-of-state: $28,010
Avg Net Price
$9,210
After financial aid
SAT Average
1050
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$45,325
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Very Selective
About 4 students apply for every seat
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
University of Virginia at Wise accepts 28.5% of applicants, with admitted students averaging around 1050 on the SAT. If you're near or above that range, you have a strong chance.
SAT Scores
1050/ 1600
ACT Scores
22/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
47.1% complete their degree within six years
Retention
71.6%
4-Year Grad
31%
6-Year Grad
39%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$13.4K
Class Size
Medium
The 31% graduation rate is below average, but 71.6% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$11,780
In-State
$28,010
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$12,816
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,593
After Financial Aid
$9,210
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$8,891
Receive Grants
39.8%
Take Loans
22.8%
The full cost of attendance is about $26,593/yr for in-state students, including $12,816 for room and board. After aid, most pay around $9,210. Out-of-state tuition jumps to $28,010.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at University of Virginia at Wise fund their education.
While in School
39.8%
Get Grants
Free money
22.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$35,325
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$16,750
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$178/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 22.8% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $16,750. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends University of Virginia at Wise.
Gender
52.6%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,101
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
25
Graduates
36.8%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
34.3%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (53% women, 47% men). 36.8% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
1,101
Students
public
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Liberal Arts
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
University of Virginia at Wise fields 11 varsity teams with 438 student athletes, about 40% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division II with football
Conference
South Atlantic
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
11
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
438
40% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
61% / 39%
267
Men
171
Women
8
Men's Teams
9
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of University of Virginia at Wiseearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$45,325
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
66 grads
Social Sciences, General
—
49 grads
Business/Commerce, General
—
32 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$73K
20 grads
1yr Earnings
History
—
18 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
17 grads
Graduates earn about $40K six years out, growing to $45K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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