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University of Virginia's College at Wise

UVA Wise

Wise, Virginia 24293-4400

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Known for business — close-knit campus

University of Virginia's College at Wise is a public institution in Wise with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1104, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,325 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,180.

Established
1954
Mascot
Smiddy the Cavalier
Type
Public liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II

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94%Acceptance
1104SAT Avg
1,214Students
13:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$45,325Earnings 10yr
$11,180Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Virginia's College at Wise Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1104

Reading & WritingMid: 565
470615
MathMid: 545
465560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2025

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1104

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,656
Tuition (out-of-state)$32,540
Room & Board$12,535
Books & Supplies$1,680
Total Cost of Attendance$24,315
Average Net Price$11,180
Median Debt at Graduation$16,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$178

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,634
$30–48K$6,448
$48–75K$7,159
$75–110K$9,605
$110K+$11,647

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,180

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,695

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (30)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,214
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 9%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 2%
Two+ 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.8%
Freshman Retention73.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,725
8 Years$41,513
10 Years$45,325

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,400
Men
$49,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cavaliers

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from VA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
154 mi(267 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
208 mi(361 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
233 mi(404 min)

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