[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
How hard is UVA-Wise to get into?
This page provides the latest information on University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA-Wise)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UVA-Wise's acceptance rate is 28.54% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 6,581 students applied and 1,878 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into UVA-Wise.
To apply to UVA-Wise, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission.
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2024-25, UVA-Wise's acceptance rate is 28.54% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.12%. 2,308 men and 4,273 women applied to UVA-Wise and 763 men and 1,115 women students were accepted.
Among them, 116 men and 154 women were enrolled in UVA-Wise. You can explore the UVA-Wise's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.
Median SAT and ACT Score
For the academic year 2025, 29 students (10% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 24 students (8% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at UVA-Wise.
The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,050, including 550 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 500 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 580 and the 25th percentile is 520. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 540 and the 25th percentile is 425.
The median ACT composite score is 20, with a 75th percentile score of 22 and a 25th percentile score of 18 at UVA-Wise. The median ACT Math score is 18 and the median ACT English score is 21.
How competitive is UVA-Wise's score?
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Virginia's College at Wise are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,172, ACT: 26 - public baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2024-25, total 284 first-year students enrolled in UVA-Wise. The proportion of full-time students is 99.30% and part-time students is 0.70%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 40.85% and women students is 54.23%. 4.93% of students has another gender.
The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UVA-Wise.
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at UVA-Wise. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Virginia's College at Wise.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
General Admissions Information
The following provides general admission information for applying to UVA-Wise:
UVA-Wise Admission Frequently Asked Questions
UVA-Wise is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 28.54%.
UVA-Wise recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to UVA-Wise is 1,050, and the average ACT score is 20. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
UVA-Wise recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.
UVA-Wise recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.
UVA-Wise does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, UVA-Wise requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
UVA-Wise does not require or recommend an English proficiency test for international applicants. However, requirements may vary by program, so check the official admissions website for details.
The institutional SAT code for UVA-Wise is 5124.