Overview

The University of Virginia's College at Wise is a 4-year institution located in Wise, VA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1 College Avenue
Wise, VA  24293
United States

Contact Mr. Christopher Dearth
Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@uvawise.edu
Phone: 276-328-0322
Fax: 276-328-0251

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Software Engineering
Engineering, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Family Practice Nurse/nursing
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,017

Applied

838

Accepted

1,905

Enrolled

Female Admissions

552

Females Applied

472

Females Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

458

Males Applied

362

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.57

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.3
Recommended	2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	August 20th
Other early decision plan	December 1st	December 15th
Transfer	August 15th	August 20th	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		500	590
SAT Math		470	570
ACT Composite	21	18	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,864

In-state

24,679

Out-of-state

5,864

In-district

Fees

5,298

Full-time student fees

11,593

Room & board

Financial Aid

15,905

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,987

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

11,372

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,994

Avg. Loan Aid

6,267

Avg. Grant Aid

8,861

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

82%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

46%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,905

Total Undergrad students

13%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.79%
Black or African American	9.86%
White or Caucasian	77.49%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.44%
Asian	1.66%
Two or more races	0.61%
Other	9.16%

Gender

Male (38.37%)

Female (61.63%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	34%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Cavapaloza and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, Student Activities Board, Multicultural Association, Residence Hall Association and Intramurals

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
self-defense, informal discussions, pamphlets/posters/films, and crime prevention office

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

183

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 103

Part-time - 80

Male - 87

Female - 96