University of Virginia's College at Wise acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 28.5% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 847 of 1,016 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 520–580, SAT Math 425–540, ACT 18–22. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 1,101
Smaller than 61% of colleges
National median 1,603
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University of Virginia's College at Wise admitted 28.5% of 1,016 applicants.
- Applicants1,016
28.5% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted847
38% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)322
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 520–580
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 425–540
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 18–22
- 136
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- 945–1120
- ACT, middle 50%
- 18–22
Cost & financial aid
Average net price
$5,869
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- In-state tuition & fees
- $11,780
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $28,010
- Average net price
- $5,869
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 37.3%
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First-year retention
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Median earnings
$50,389
Former students who received federal aid
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Total students
1,101
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Semester
Carnegie classification
Liberal arts college
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus.
Colleges like University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Military InstituteLexington, VA- Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA
- Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, VA
Location & details
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University of Virginia's College at WiseWise, VA, United States
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Campus
University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA, United States
- Public
- Liberal arts college
Distant town
In a smaller urban cluster away from a large metro area.
- City
- Suburb
- Town (this campus)
- Rural
Nearest major cityCharlotte, NC · about 154 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- uvawise.edu
Colleges nearby
Mountain Empire Community College13.6 miBig Stone Gap- Virginia Highlands Community College36.1 miAbingdon
Southwest Virginia Community College42.2 miCedar Bluff
Emory & Henry College42.6 miEmory
Bluefield University-Virginia74.8 miBluefield- Wytheville Community College82.2 miWytheville
Colleges nearby
- Mountain Empire Community College14 mi from University of Virginia's College at Wise
- Virginia Highlands Community College36 mi from University of Virginia's College at Wise
- Southwest Virginia Community College42 mi from University of Virginia's College at Wise
- Emory & Henry College43 mi from University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Average net price $5,869 a year after aid
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What is the University of Virginia's College at Wise acceptance rate for 2026?
University of Virginia's College at Wise admitted 28.5% of 1,016 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is University of Virginia's College at Wise tuition?
In-state tuition at University of Virginia's College at Wise is $11,780 and out-of-state tuition is $28,010 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $5,869 a year.
What is the average net price at University of Virginia's College at Wise?
The average net price at University of Virginia's College at Wise, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $5,869 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at University of Virginia's College at Wise?
43.8% of first-time, full-time students at University of Virginia's College at Wise graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to University of Virginia's College at Wise?
The closest matches are Virginia Military Institute, Norfolk State University, and Virginia State University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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