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University of Virginia's College at Wise: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Virginia's College at Wise is a public liberal arts college in Wise, Virginia, with about 1,100 undergraduates. It admitted 28.5% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $11,780 a year for in-state students and $28,010 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of Virginia's College at Wise costs

University of Virginia's College at Wise charges $11,780 a year in published tuition and fees for Virginia residents, about $5,890 a semester, and $28,010 a year for students from other states, about $14,005 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $26,593 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $9,536 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of Virginia's College at Wise

For fall 2024, University of Virginia's College at Wise received 6,581 applications and admitted 1,878 students, and 284 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 945 and 1120.

What University of Virginia's College at Wise students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Virginia's College at Wise (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Social Sciences53
Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies51
Business / Commerce31
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse28
English Language and Literature17
Biological and Physical Sciences15
History14
Computer Science8

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Virginia's College at Wise's acceptance rate? 28.5% for fall 2024: 1,878 of 6,581 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Virginia's College at Wise? $11,780 a year for in-state students and $28,010 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Virginia's College at Wise? About 1,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of Virginia's College at Wise students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 945–1120.

What is the campus setting at University of Virginia's College at Wise? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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