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University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 28%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $5,869
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Median earnings
- $50,389
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Virginia's College at Wise is a public college in Wise, VA with 1,101 undergraduates. It admits 28% of applicants, and admitted students average 1050 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $5,869 per year ($4,478 for families earning under $30,000). 44% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $50,389 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 28%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,414
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,328
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing520–580
200800
SAT Math425–540
200800
ACT Composite18–22
136
What University of Virginia's College at Wise looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testNot considered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,683
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,780
- Out-of-state tuition
- $28,010
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$4,478
- $30–48k$4,794
- $48–75k$6,085
- $75–110k$4,727
- $110k+$13,348
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $50,389
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,009
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,101
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 37%
- White36%
- Hispanic0%
- Black4%
- Asian1%
University of Virginia's College at Wise FAQ
What is University of Virginia's College at Wise's acceptance rate?+
University of Virginia's College at Wise admits 28% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for University of Virginia's College at Wise?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 520–580 on SAT Reading and Writing and 425–540 on SAT Math; the average total is 1050.
What ACT score do you need for University of Virginia's College at Wise?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–22.
Is University of Virginia's College at Wise test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Virginia's College at Wise?+
In Fall 2023, 1,414 students applied to University of Virginia's College at Wise and 1,328 were admitted; 290 enrolled.
Does University of Virginia's College at Wise consider legacy status?+
No. University of Virginia's College at Wise reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Virginia's College at Wise require an essay?+
University of Virginia's College at Wise reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Virginia's College at Wise cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,683 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $5,869.
What is University of Virginia's College at Wise's graduation rate?+
44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 233897 · How we use this data
Data notes for University of Virginia's College at Wise
- Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.
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