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University of Virginia's College at Wise

University of Virginia's College at Wise

Wise, VA · Town · 1,101 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$9,210
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
48%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$45,325
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
29%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise is a public liberal arts college renowned for offering the prestige and academic rigor of the UVA system within a close-knit, undergraduate-focused setting. The college is particularly well regarded for its standout programs in software engineering—home to Virginia’s first ABET-accredited undergraduate degree in the discipline—alongside strong offerings in nursing, computer science, and natural sciences. Campus life is defined by a supportive, community-oriented culture featuring NCAA Division II athletics, accessible faculty mentorship, and immediate access to regional outdoor recreation. Setting UVA Wise apart is its exceptional focus on affordability and social mobility, consistently ranking among the nation’s top public institutions for graduating students with minimal debt.

Wikipedia:The University of Virginia's College at Wise is a public liberal arts college located in Wise County, Virginia, and partially in the Town of Wise. It is part of the University of Virginia, though separately accredited. The college was established in 1954 as Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia.

Location
Wise, VA, 24293-4400 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
184 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$11,780$28,010
Housing & food (on campus)$12,816$12,816
Books & supplies$1,600$1,600
Cost of attendance$26,593$47,776
Average net price$9,210Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$28,010
In-state: $11,780
Housing & food (on campus)$12,816
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$47,776
In-state: $26,593
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $9,210
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.uvawise.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
University of Virginia's College at Wise’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$28,710
Housing$7,490
Food$6,076
Books & supplies$1,600
Personal expenses$3,900
Total published by the school$47,776
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$8,891
$30–48k
$7,668
$48–75k
$7,455
$75–110k
$8,813
$110k+
$16,176
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
48%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
32%
Back for yr 2
72%
Transferred
7%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
42% graduated · 4% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 53% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,725
10 yrs after entry$45,325
Debt
Median at graduation$16,750
Monthly payment$178
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22k
90th percentile$29,919
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
29%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1050
R 520–580 · M 425–540
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 18–22 · E 17–21 · M 16–21
SAT middle 50%: 945–1120
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Student Body
Gender
Men 47%Women 53%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
40%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$35,325
Independent
24%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
36%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Unknown
58%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$39,725
After 10 yrs
$45,325
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities66
Social Sciences, General49
Business/Commerce, General32
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing20
History18
Biological and Physical Sciences17
Computer Science8
English Language and Literature, General6
Management Information Systems and Services5
Mathematics4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$166M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$9,197/mo
Teaching spend
$13,373
per student
Federal loans
23%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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