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University of Virginia's College at Wise

Wise, VA 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 585
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 83%
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 39%

Located in Wise, Virginia, University of Virginia's College at Wise is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that University of Virginia's College at Wise is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Virginia's College at Wise is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, University of Virginia's College at Wise emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Virginia's College at Wise is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at University of Virginia's College at Wise is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of Virginia's College at Wise do not continue their studies after the first year.

  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,162

Cost of attendance at University of Virginia's College at Wise in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,672

Cost of attendance at University of Virginia's College at Wise in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at University of Virginia's College at Wise received on average $13,266 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,266
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 130 51% $4,880 $634,456
Other Federal Grant 130 51% $5,379 $699,278
State Grant/Scholarships 135 53% $5,660 $764,083
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 201 78% $7,569 $1,521,441
Total Grant & Scholarships 225 88% $13,266 $2,984,802

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Virginia's College at Wise students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 39.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.5%.

39.0%

  • African American 8.3% 3 students
  • white 42.9% 96 students
  • unknown 50.0% 13 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football South Atlantic Conference
  • Baseball South Atlantic Conference
  • Basketball South Atlantic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country South Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Virginia's College at Wise provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Virginia's College at Wise offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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