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About University of Virginia's College at Wise

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University of Virginia's College at Wise is a public liberal arts college in Wise, VA, known for its public liberal arts, small class sizes, and arts and sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 76%, University of Virginia's College at Wise is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 251 students each year. University of Virginia's College at Wise is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 950–1160, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Students who apply Early Decision are admitted at 87%, meaningfully higher than the regular decision rate of 47%, making Early Decision a meaningful strategic consideration. University of Virginia's College at Wise offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $14,010 per year; the sticker price of $46,275 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Virginia's College at Wise acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

76%
Overall Accept Rate
2.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1055
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 950 – 1160 (test optional)

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ED advantage at University of Virginia's College at Wise: ED acceptance rate is 87% vs 47% regular decision, more than double. If University of Virginia's College at Wiseis your first choice and you've confirmed the financial fit, Early Decision is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Virginia's College at Wise

Essay Strategy
UVA Wise sits in the heart of Southwest Virginia and draws a tight-knit student community rooted in that region, so if you have ties to Appalachia or rural Virginia, weave that connection into your application materials to show genuine fit.
Test Score Strategy
UVA Wise is test optional and your scores are below their 75th percentile, so you are better off leaving scores off your application and letting your GPA and other strengths carry your file.

Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Virginia's College at Wise actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$46k/yr$8.9k
30k-48k~$46k/yr$7.7k
48k-75k~$46k/yr$7.5k
75k-110k~$46k/yr$8.8k
110k+~$46k/yr$16.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

50%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$40k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,494
Undergrad Enrollment
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