Colleges near Wise County, Virginia
Wise County is a county in Virginia. According to Census data, the population is 7,533 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, two colleges are active for serving college programs in Wise County, Virginia. In addition, there are 2 colleges located within 30 miles from Wise County.
By school type, all schools are public. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools and one 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Two schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Wise County, Virginia is $8,394 for Virginia residents and $19,728 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 28.54% and the average SAT score is 1,050. A total of 4,283 students enrolled in schools in Wise County, Virginia, of which 1,614 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Wise County, Virginia
The following table lists 2 colleges located in Wise County and 1 schools near Wise County, Virginia ordered by distance from Wise County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Wise County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap, VA Public, 2-4 years valid | 1.18 miles | $11,445 | 2,116 | 48% | 22 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Public, 4 years four-years | 14.15 miles | $28,010 | 2,167 | 47% | 14 to 1 | $8,352 | 28.5% | 1,050 |
| Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College Cumberland, KY Public, 2-4 years valid | 14.15 miles | $6,432 | 3,371 | 47% | 23 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $19,728 | 4,283 | 48% | 18 to 1 | $8,352 | 28.5% | 1,050 |