UVA-Wise Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 28.54%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1050. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,780
- Out-of-State Tuition: $28,010
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UVA-Wise:
- Total Enrollment: 2,167, including 936 online students
- 2,142 Undergraduate, 25 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38% men, 62% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 47%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 6%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 11 academic programs available.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
UVA-Wise Overview
University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA-Wise) is a four-year, public school located in Wise, VA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The UVA-Wise's tuition & fees is $11,780 for Virginia residents and $28,010 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,614.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,167 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
UVA-Wise's acceptance rate is 28.54% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.12%. The median SAT score is 1050 and the ACT score is 20.
UVA-Wise ranked 96th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 9th in Virginia Colleges rankings. University of Virginia's College at Wise is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Virginia's College at Wise is $11,780 for in-state students and $28,010 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,352 for in-state students and $8,352 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,905 for Virginia residents and $24,111 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,780 | $28,010 |
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| Graduate | $8,352 | $8,352 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,905 | $24,111 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Virginia's College at Wise offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UVA-Wise
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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