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The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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  • 4 Year
  • WISE, VA
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The University of Virginia's College at Wise

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    Report Card

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B
    2. Value
      grade B+
    3. Diversity
      grade B+
    4. Campus
      grade B minus
    5. Athletics
      grade B
    6. Party Scene
      grade C+
    7. Professors
      grade A minus
    8. Location
      grade C+
    9. Dorms
      grade B
    10. Campus Food
      grade B minus
    11. Student Life
      grade B
    12. Safety
      grade A

    About

    1 COLLEGE AVENUE
    WISE, VA 24293
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    South Atlantic Conference

    From The University of Virginia's College at Wise

    At UVA Wise, you’ll find everything you need to unlock your potential and elevate your future. Here, you’ll get an education designed to help you succeed, and you’ll be supported by our close-knit community at every step along the way. We value real-world results, and we believe that a quality education should be accessible for all. Our campus sits high on the Appalachian Plateau in Southwest Virginia, and from here we can see limitless ways to spark progress, get ahead, and move forward.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    83%
    SAT Range
    980-1170
    ACT Range
    18-23
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $9,418 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $12,504 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade A minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    A wealth of resources

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    You'll gain hands-on experience in facilities with the latest technology and equipment--from our Nursing Resource Center to our podcasting studio. We have a unique wetlands habitat on campus that provides a living laboratory. Our location also offers access to everything from national forests to international corporations and you can expand your horizons exploring it all.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      51%
    • On Campus
      11%
    • Online
      37%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,116 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    789
    Undergrads Over 25
    41%
    Pell Grant
    50%
    Varsity Athletes
    23%
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    Campus Life

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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $38,400 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    52%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%

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