UVA-Wise Rankings and Evaluation
Liberal Arts Colleges
#128 in Liberal Arts Colleges
Virginia Colleges
#18 in Virginia Colleges
University of Virginia's College at Wise is ranked 128th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 18th in Virginia Colleges.
The following statements evaluate University of Virginia's College at Wise by comparing key academic facts to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
- Its tuition & fees of $28,010 is comparable to similar schools.
- The acceptance rate (29%) is lower (difficult to get in).
- The SAT & ACT scores (1,050 SAT, 20 ACT) is around average.
- It has very small number of students of 2,167.
- The financial aid amount ($9,614) is higher.
- It offers limited area of study (11 programs).
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of UVA-Wise are $28,010 (out-of-state rate) and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
University of Virginia's College at Wise $28,010
All U.S. Colleges $17,692
Public, 4-Years Colleges $18,895
4-Years Colleges $22,926
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia $32,651
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The 2025 graduate tuition & fees of UVA-Wise are $8,352 (out-of-state rate) and it is very inexpensive compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
University of Virginia's College at Wise $8,352
All U.S. Colleges $18,842
Public, 4-Years Colleges $20,343
4-Years Colleges $18,848
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia $27,300
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate of UVA-Wise is 29% and it is lower (difficult to get in) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
University of Virginia's College at Wise 29%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 72%
4-Years Colleges 68%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia 73%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
The yield, also known as enrollment rate, of UVA-Wise is 15% and the yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
University of Virginia's College at Wise 15%
All U.S. Colleges 37%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 32%
4-Years Colleges 35%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia 28%
SAT Scores
The average SAT score submitted by enrolled students at UVA-Wise is 1,050 and it is around average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
University of Virginia's College at Wise 1,050
All U.S. Colleges 1,123
Public, 4-Years Colleges 1,112
4-Years Colleges 1,124
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia 1,167
ACT Scores
The average ACT score submitted by enrolled students at UVA-Wise is 20 and it is lower compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
University of Virginia's College at Wise 20
All U.S. Colleges 68
Public, 4-Years Colleges 67
4-Years Colleges 68
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia 75
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate at UVA-Wise is 47% and it is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
University of Virginia's College at Wise 47%
All U.S. Colleges 56%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 48%
4-Years Colleges 51%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia 67%
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate at UVA-Wise is 6% and it is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
University of Virginia's College at Wise 6%
All U.S. Colleges 21%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 23%
4-Years Colleges 24%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia 19%
Retention Rate
The average retention rate at UVA-Wise is 72% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
University of Virginia's College at Wise 72%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 74%
4-Years Colleges 73%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia 83%
Student Population
The total student population at UVA-Wise is 2,167 and its population very small compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
University of Virginia's College at Wise 2,167
All U.S. Colleges 2,931
Public, 4-Years Colleges 11,396
4-Years Colleges 4,686
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia 12,989
Financial Aid Amount
The average amount of financial aid received at UVA-Wise is $9,614 which is 34.32% of tuition & fees. The rate of the financial aid over its tuition is higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
University of Virginia's College at Wise $9,614
All U.S. Colleges $7,676
Public, 4-Years Colleges $7,301
4-Years Colleges $12,161
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia $9,648
Student to Faculty Ratio
The students to faculty ratio at UVA-Wise is 14 to 1 and the ratio is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.
University of Virginia's College at Wise 14 to 1
All U.S. Colleges 15 to 1
Public, 4-Years Colleges 17 to 1
4-Years Colleges 14 to 1
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia 14 to 1
Number of Programs
UVA-Wise offers 11 programs and it means limited area of study compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia.