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University of Virginia's College at Wise

Wise, VA

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Overview

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

Majors & Degrees

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

835
Applied
631
Accepted
1,715
Enrolled
76%
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Female Admissions

434
Females Applied
346
Females Accepted
80%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

393
Males Applied
278
Males Accepted
71%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

25
Application Fee
3.48
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required A minimum high school GPA of 2.3
Required for some programs Transcript of high school record
Recommended Essay
2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Early decision plan December 1st February 15th
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 455 600
SAT Math 460 560
ACT Composite 19 25

Financial Aid

15,945
Avg. Financial Aid Package
17,370
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
31,289
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,165
Avg. Loan Aid
12,701
Avg. Grant Aid
11,066
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
65%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
24%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,715
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
14%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 0.5%
Black or African American 9.89%
White or Caucasian 76.92%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 1.2%
Two or more races 1.4%
Other 8.39%

Gender

Male (40%)
Female (59.36%)

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 43%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Cavapaloza and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
Greek sororities Checkmark
Local fraternities Checkmark
Local sororities Checkmark
Most popular organizations:
Student Government, Student Activities Board, Multicultural Association, Residence Hall Association and Intramurals

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark
Other Campus Security & Safety:
self-defense, informal discussions, pamphlets/posters/films, and crime prevention office

Athletics

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Men's Sports

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

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

Faculty

103
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Male - 54
Female - 48
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