University of Virginia's College at Wise

University of Virginia's College at Wise is a small-town public four-year institution located in Wise, VA. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.

University of Virginia's College at Wise is open or broadly accessible, with an acceptance rate of 93.9% based on IPEDS data. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 935 and 1175 on the SAT (470–615 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 465–560 Math). ACT composite scores for the middle 50% ranged from 20 to 25.

Tuition is $11,656 per year for in-state students and $32,540 for out-of-state students. Room and board costs approximately $16,745 annually. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,409 per year. Approximately 62% of students receive some form of financial aid. 33% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

University of Virginia's College at Wise has a below-average six-year graduation rate of 50%, according to IPEDS data. Moderate first-year retention (73%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (51%), Hispanic (1%), Black (9%), and Asian (2%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.