UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA'S COLLEGE AT WISE

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University Of Virginia's College At Wise

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Wise, VA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

1 College Ave
Wise, VA 24279
Main Phone: (276) 328-0100
Web Site: www.uvawise.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,441 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 335 male students and 401 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 45.5% of the student body, while females made up 54.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 78.5% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 440. One quarter of students scored at least 550.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 430 or higher. One fourth of students scored 540 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Business

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

Nursing

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Biological And Physical Sciences

Mathematics

Mathematics

School Accreditation

University Of Virginia's College At Wise reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Virginia's College At Wise is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Virginia's College At Wise belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Tennessee-Virginia Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
Independent (for football).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 11,329
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 6,722
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 19,089

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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