University of Virginia's College at Wise Acceptance Rate
University of Virginia's College at Wise is a public four-year university in Wise, Virginia, enrolling about 1,101 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 28.54% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $45,325 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,780
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,210 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 28.54% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,101 97.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.06%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 36.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 17.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1050
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,776
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,414
- Room & Board: $12,816 annual estimate
University of Virginia's College at Wise: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Virginia's College at Wise, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Virginia's College at Wise?
University of Virginia's College at Wise is located in Wise, VA (ZIP 24293-4400).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is University of Virginia's College at Wise public or private?
University of Virginia's College at Wise is a Public institution.
How much does University of Virginia's College at Wise cost?
Published tuition: $11,780 in-state, $28,010 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,210.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,891 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,668 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,455 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,813 |
| $110,001+ | $16,176 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $47,120.
How hard is it to get into University of Virginia's College at Wise?
Admission rate: 28.54%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1050 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Virginia's College at Wise?
Total enrollment: 1,101 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,776 students.
Graduate enrollment: 25 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Virginia's College at Wise?
150%-time completion rate: 47.06%.
First-year retention: 71.6%.
What do graduates of University of Virginia's College at Wise earn?
Median earnings: $39,725 six years after entry; $45,325 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,750.
39.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Virginia's College at Wise known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Social Sciences, General (54 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (53 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (31 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (28 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (17 completions)
- History, General (16 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (15 completions)
- Computer Science (8 completions)
- Management Information Systems, General (5 completions)
- Computer Software Engineering (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Virginia's College at Wise a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 28.54%; completion rate 47.06%; median earnings $45,325 at 10 years; net price $9,210. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,780
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Virginia's College at Wise was $11,780.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,210
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Virginia's College at Wise had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,210.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,840 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,210 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$47,120 4-Year In-State Tuition
$112,040 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,816 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,196 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$104,784 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Virginia's College at Wise.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
22.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Virginia's College at Wise was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Virginia's College at Wise in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,509 | $23,565 | $8,843 |
| 2014 | $8,868 | $24,329 | $11,578 |
| 2015 | $9,220 | $25,454 | $9,062 |
| 2016 | $9,539 | $26,239 | $10,009 |
| 2017 | $9,825 | $27,055 | $11,528 |
| 2018 | $10,119 | $27,846 | $9,880 |
| 2019 | $10,252 | $28,661 | $10,061 |
| 2020 | $10,836 | $29,798 | $10,168 |
| 2021 | $11,162 | $30,672 | $9,784 |
| 2022 | $11,498 | $31,592 | $9,536 |
| 2023 | $11,656 | $32,540 | $11,180 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
28.54% Acceptance Rate
1,414 Total Applicants
1,328 Students Admitted
290 First-Time Students Enrolled
21.84% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1050
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.25
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Virginia's College at Wise reported total enrollment of about 1,101 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Race/ethnicity unknown (58.4%), White (35.7%), and Black or African American (3.7%). About 39.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Virginia's College at Wise in 2024 is 1,101 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,776 students. Graduate enrollment is about 25 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Race/ethnicity unknown at 58.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.03% 100% Completion Time
47.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.03% of students graduating from University of Virginia's College at Wise completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Social Sciences, General: 22% male / 78% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 51% male / 49% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 71% male / 29% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Virginia's College at Wise.
Return on Investment
$16,750 Median Student Debt
$45,325 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1130.32% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Virginia's College at Wise.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Social Sciences, General: 54 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 53 completions
3. Business/Commerce, General: 31 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 28 completions
5. English Language and Literature, General: 17 completions
6. History, General: 16 completions
7. Biological and Physical Sciences: 15 completions
8. Computer Science: 8 completions
9. Management Information Systems, General: 5 completions
Most popular programs at University of Virginia's College at Wise.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Virginia's College at Wise graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Virginia's College at Wise from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,197
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,373
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Virginia's College at Wise is a public institution located in Wise, VA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Social Sciences, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,101 students. Student body composition includes Race/ethnicity unknown (58.4%), White (35.7%), Black or African American (3.7%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 28.54%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1050. The 150%-time completion rate is 47.06%. Approximately 39.77% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Wise, VA 24293-4400
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
University of Virginia's College at Wise provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Virginia's College at Wise located?
University of Virginia's College at Wise is located in Wise, VA.
What is University of Virginia's College at Wise's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Virginia's College at Wise is 28.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,414 applicants and 1,328 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Virginia's College at Wise cost?
Reported tuition is $11,780 and average net price is $9,210 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,816 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Virginia's College at Wise?
University of Virginia's College at Wise reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,776 students, Race/ethnicity unknown (58.4%), White (35.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Virginia's College at Wise?
About 36.8% of students at University of Virginia's College at Wise are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Virginia's College at Wise?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Virginia's College at Wise reports midpoint SAT about 1050 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of University of Virginia's College at Wise earn?
Median earnings are $39,725 six years after entry and $45,325 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Virginia's College at Wise?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Virginia's College at Wise students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,750.
Is University of Virginia's College at Wise public or private?
University of Virginia's College at Wise is a public institution located in Wise, VA.
Is University of Virginia's College at Wise an HBCU?
No. University of Virginia's College at Wise is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Virginia's College at Wise a tribal college?
No. University of Virginia's College at Wise is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Virginia college costs
- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.