UVA Wise Description
The University of Virginia's College at Wise, a public liberal arts institution, provides students with learning experiences that offer opportunities to develop the insight, competence, sensitivity, and integrity necessary for living enriched lives and for enriching the lives of others. Established in 1954 as a college of the University of Virginia, it is guided by the values of citizenship and altruism. Proud of its Appalachian heritage, the College continues to honor its commitment of service to Southwest Virginia, the nation, and the world. The College is guided by a legacy of teaching and scholarly excellence and by a dedication to quality in both the arts and sciences and professional programs. Above all, The University of Virginia's College at Wise is a diverse community of people who believe that information can be transformed into knowledge and that teaching and learning create a foundation for wisdom.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$6,748
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,276
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
2,015
UVA Wise Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 1,964
- Freshman Class
- 406
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 2,015
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 97%
- Graduate
- 3%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 43%
- Men
- 57%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 9%
- Caucasian
- 82%
- Latino
- 2%
- Other
- 7%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
