# University of Virginia's College at Wise

Public college in Wise, VA. IPEDS ID 233897.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-virginias-college-at-wise · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-virginias-college-at-wise.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 28% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $9,210 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 47%; beats 28% of VA colleges and 36% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $45,325; beats 20% of VA colleges and 26% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $10,695

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,891 |
| 30-48k | $7,668 |
| 48-75k | $7,455 |
| 75-110k | $8,813 |
| 110k+ | $16,176 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $26,593 in-state; about $42,823 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $11,780 in-state, $28,010 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,535; books: $1,680

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 520–580; SAT math: 425–540; ACT: 18–22 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,414 applicants, 1,328 admitted, 290 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 28%, ACT 18–22 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 94%, ACT 20–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

### State-published GPA and test ranges (middle 50%)
- Entering Fall 2026: GPA (basis not stated) 3.49–4.11; SAT —; ACT —; CLT — (B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2026-27)
- Entering Fall 2025: GPA (basis not stated) 3.41–4; SAT —; ACT —; CLT — (B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2025-26)
- Check chances: https://educationguide.com/chances?school=university-of-virginias-college-at-wise

## Majors (27 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | not reported | $51,193 | $19,313 |
| Business Administration | $34,175 | $50,029 | $15,799 |
| Psychology | $29,209 | $44,430 | $18,031 |
| Education | $39,659 | $41,804 | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | $72,911 | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $117,580 (VA), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage not reported (metro), $65,870 (VA), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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