The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA · Public
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The University of Virginia's College at Wise admitted 28.5% of applicants university-wide (1,878 of 6,581).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 28.5% | 1,878 | 6,581 |
| Men | 33.1% | 763 | 2,308 |
| Women | 26.1% | 1,115 | 4,273 |
Of 1,878 admitted students, 284 enrolled (15.1% yield).
The University of Virginia's College at Wise U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 945–1120
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–22
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
The University of Virginia's College at Wise U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $48,926/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,010 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,916 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $48,926/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $8,891 |
| $30k–48k | $7,668 |
| $48k–75k | $7,455 |
| $75k–110k | $8,813 |
| Over $110k | $16,176 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- International Merit Scholarship — $5,000 - $15,000 per year (International Aid)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Presidential)
- College Scholar Award — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Highlander Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Merit Scholarship — $5,000 - $15,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Student Scholarship — $1,000 - $10,000 per year (International Aid)
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed application
- Official high school transcript (or GED certificate)
- Official transcript from any colleges previously attended (if applicable)
International applicants
- Completed application
- Official high school transcript (or GED certificate)
- Official transcript from any colleges previously attended (if applicable)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
The University of Virginia's College at Wise requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $45,325
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 47.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 71.6%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $16,750
- At graduation
The University of Virginia's College at Wise · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #167
- Niche: #536
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Social sciences (21%), Business & marketing (16%), English (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 58% of class sections have under 20 students.
The University of Virginia's College at Wise U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.