The University of Virginia's College at Wise
School Description
Provided by The University of Virginia's College at WiseThe 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.
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From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaThe University of Virginia's College at Wise, (also known as UVa at Wise), is a public liberal arts college and a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, located in Wise, Virginia. It is the only branch of the University of Virginia, and the westernmost public college in Virginia.
History
UVa-Wise was founded by the University of Virginia in 1954 as Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia, a two-year junior college. In June 1970, the school began to grant four-year baccalaureate degrees. Since that time, UVa-Wise has granted about 6,000 baccalaureate degrees.
In 1999, the Virginia General Assembly renamed the school "The University of Virginia's College at Wise," following an unsuccessful effort to change the institution's name in 1991.
The College was named the #2 regional liberal arts school in the South by U.S. News and World Report in 1999.
The College offers 29 majors, 29 minors and 23 teaching specialties. As of September 2007, the College's enrollment is about 1,911 students.UVa-Wise is undergoing rapid growth, with several new buildings and campus beautification projects underway.
Today
UVa-Wise is recognized by US News & World Report as one of the nation's top public liberal arts colleges. UVa-Wise is a College of Distinction, which constitutes a nationally recognized college by education professionals as an excellent school, strongly focused on teaching undergraduates, home to a wide variety of innovative learning experiences, an active campus with many opportunities for personal development, and highly valued by graduate schools and employers for its outstanding preparation. UVa-Wise was voted in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 as 'School of the Year' by the Virginia Association of College and University Residence Halls.
Notable Students
- The first winner of Make Me a Supermodel (US) Holly Kiser was a student of UVa-Wise.
Athletics
The school's athletic teams, known as the Highland Cavaliers, compete on the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) level in the Mid-South Conference during the football season. Its other nine sports programs are members of the Appalachian Athletic Conference. As of 2006, the Highland Cavaliers' football team was ranked in the top 25 schools in the NAIA, and ranked #1 in total offense in all of the NAIA. The football team plays its home games at Carl Smith Stadium. Many students and alumni also follow the Virginia Cavaliers athletic teams.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,703
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 32% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Independent Mid-South Region) Basketball (Appalachian Athletic Conference) Baseball (Appalachian Athletic Conference) Track (Appalachian Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 5,081 | $ 15,159 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,984 | $ 13,012 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,097 | $ 2,147 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,950 | 49% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,265 | 45% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,045 | 45% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,323 | 50% | |
Any Aid: |
70% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 76% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 440, Math: 430 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 550, Math: 540 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 18% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 21 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
Degree Programs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Arts & Humanities
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
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Business
- Management
- Health & Medical Services
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Social Sciences
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Technology
- Computer Science
- Software Development