Applying to UVA-Wise

Acceptance RateSAT Median
93.92% 1,060
University of Virginia's College at Wise's acceptance rate is 93.92% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,414 students applied and 1,328 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into UVA-Wise.
UVA-Wise's acceptance rate places 34th out of 46 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,060 and the ACT score is 23 at UVA-Wise. UVA-Wise's SAT score ranks 29th out of 34 Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to UVA-Wise, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of Virginia's College at Wise is 93.92% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.84%. 680 men and 734 women applied to UVA-Wise and 637 men and 691 women students were accepted.
Among them, 144 men and 146 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UVA-Wise.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UVA-Wise
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants1,41468073400
Admitted1,32863769100
Enrolled29014414600
Acceptance Rate 93.92%93.68%94.14%--
Yield 21.84%22.61%21.13%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Virginia's College at Wise 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 35 students (12% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 34 students (12%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UVA-Wise.
The median SAT score is 1,060 with 540 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 615 and the 25th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 560 and 25th percentile is 465 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 20 at UVA-Wise. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Virginia's College at Wise are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,166, ACT: 26 - public baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at UVA-Wise
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total93510601175
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing470540615
SAT Math465520560
ACT Composite202325
ACT Math192325
ACT English192125
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Virginia's College at Wise 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 290 first-year students enrolled in UVA-Wise. The proportion of full-time students is 99.31% and part-time students is 0.69%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 49.66% and women students is 50.34%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UVA-Wise.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UVA-Wise
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total29014414600
Full-time28814414400
Part-time20200
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at UVA-Wise. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Virginia's College at Wise.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
UVA-Wise Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestNot Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to UVA-Wise.
Admission Information for Applying to UVA-Wise
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://www.uvawise.edu/admissions/incoming-freshmen
Online Applicationhttps://www.uvawise.edu/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor
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