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University of Virginia's College at Wise
Getting into University of Virginia's College at Wise is competitive — a 28.5% admission rate — and the 935–1175 range below says what competitive means in numbers.
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University of Virginia's College at Wise anchors the college town of Wise, VA, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Criminal Justice and Corrections, where graduates median $51,193 four years out. 39.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,101 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 71.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 935 and 1175 — below the VA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Virginia's College at Wise's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Virginia's College at Wise received 1,414 applications and admitted 1,328 (93.9%), with 290 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 935–1175 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of Virginia's College at Wise's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 470 | 540 | 615 |
| SAT Math | 465 | 520 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Virginia's College at Wise compares
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | Virginia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 28.5% | 83.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,780 | $21,650 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,325 | $53,453 | $53,781 |
At $45,325, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($53,453). Look at University of Virginia's College at Wise's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $11,780 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $28,010. For non-residents, University of Virginia's College at Wise's $28,010 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Enrollment sits at 1,101 — University of Virginia's College at Wise is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
47.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 53% don't — ask a University of Virginia's College at Wise tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Virginia's College at Wise
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,193 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,029 |
| Psychology, General | $44,430 |
| Education, General | $41,804 |
Median earnings for these 4 University of Virginia's College at Wise programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $45,325 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 23 additional University of Virginia's College at Wise programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Virginia's College at Wise?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 935–1175 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 28.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Virginia's College at Wise's acceptance rate?
93.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,328 admitted from 1,414 applicants.
How much does University of Virginia's College at Wise cost?
In-state tuition is $11,780; out-of-state students pay $28,010. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Virginia's College at Wise graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,325 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Virginia
- University of Virginia-Main Campus — 16.8% admitted
- University of Richmond — 22.2% admitted
- William & Mary — 34.1% admitted
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — 54.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.