University of Virginia's College at Wise

https://www.uvawise.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $6,160
    1.99% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $14,378
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    28.5%
    6,581 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,167
    56.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    47.1%
    144 Graduates

    About

    University of Virginia's College at Wise is a higher education institution located in Wise County, VA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Virginia's College at Wise were General Social Sciences (54 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (53 degrees), and General Business (31 degrees).

    In 2024, 234 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Virginia's College at Wise. 53.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (173 degrees), 7.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at University of Virginia's College at Wise is $6,160, which is $−22,018 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Virginia's College at Wise is $6,160, which is $22,018 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,378.

    In 2024, 80% of undergraduate students attending University of Virginia's College at Wise received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $6,160
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Virginia's College at Wise was $6,160. The cost of tuition at University of Virginia's College at Wise is $−22,018 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Average Net Price

    $14,378
    2024 Value
    38.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 University of Virginia's College at Wise had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,378. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Virginia's College at Wise grew by 38.1%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,380
    Room and Board
    $1,680
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Virginia's College at Wise was of $11,380 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.15% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,680. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    80%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    23%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    80% of undergraduate students at University of Virginia's College at Wise received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 29% with respect to 2023, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    University of Virginia's College at Wise received 6,581 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 365% annual growth. Out of those 6,581 applicants, 1,878 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 28.5% acceptance rate.

    There were 2,167 students enrolled at University of Virginia's College at Wise in 2024. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    University of Virginia's College at Wise has an overall enrollment yield of 15.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    28.5%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    1,878
    Accepted Out of 6,581

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Virginia's College at Wise was 28.5% (1,878 admissions from 6,581 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 93.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 365%, while admissions grew by 41.4%.

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    SAT Scores

    10%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    29
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    10% of enrolled first-time students at University of Virginia's College at Wise in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    University of Virginia's College at Wise had a total enrollment of 2,167 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Virginia's College at Wise is 1,224 students and the part-time enrollment is 943. This means that 56.5% of students enrolled at University of Virginia's College at Wise are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at University of Virginia's College at Wise, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.9% White, 9.69% Black or African American, 2.22% Hispanic or Latino, 1.52% Asian, 1.29% Two or More Races, and 0.138% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at University of Virginia's College at Wise in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22%), followed by White Male (17.3%) and Black or African American Male (3.42%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (40%), followed by White Female (40%) and Two or More Races Female (6.67%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    56.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at University of Virginia's College at Wise in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,167 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Virginia's College at Wise is 1,224 and the part-time enrollment is 943. This means that 56.5% of students enrolled at University of Virginia's College at Wise are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    72%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Virginia's College at Wise was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), University of Virginia's College at Wise had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      930 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      210 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      48 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at University of Virginia's College at Wise is 42.9% White, 9.69% Black or African American, 2.22% Hispanic or Latino, 1.52% Asian, 1.29% Two or More Races, and 0.138% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 18 more women than men received degrees from University of Virginia's College at Wise. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Virginia's College at Wise is white (173 degrees awarded). There were 7.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Virginia's College at Wise is General Social Sciences (54 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (53 degrees) and General Business (31 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Virginia's College at Wise, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (16 degrees awarded), English (17 degrees), and Social Sciences (54 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Virginia's College at Wise are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (504,160 people), Other managers (389,837 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (340,387 people), Postsecondary teachers (206,003 people), and Secondary school teachers (198,030 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Virginia's College at Wise in 2024 are History (16 degrees awarded), English (17 degrees), Social Sciences (54 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Virginia's College at Wise are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at University of Virginia's College at Wise are History (16 degrees awarded), English (17 degrees), Social Sciences (54 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Virginia's College at Wise are Elementary & secondary schools (827,493 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (492,491 people), Legal services (408,835 people), Computer Systems Design (313,329 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (286,703 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Virginia's College at Wise are History (16 degrees awarded), English (17 degrees), Social Sciences (54 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Virginia's College at Wise.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Social Sciences
      54 degrees awarded
    2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      53 degrees awarded
    3. General Business
      31 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Virginia's College at Wise was General Social Sciences with 54 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    108
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    126
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 108 degrees were awarded to men at University of Virginia's College at Wise, which is 0.857 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (126).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded to men at University of Virginia's College at Wise in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.04 times more than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded to men at University of Virginia's College at Wise in General Social Sciences, which is 3.5 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    27%
    100% Completion Time
    42%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 27% of students graduating from University of Virginia's College at Wise completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      173 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      24 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      3 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at University of Virginia's College at Wise is white (173 degrees awarded). There were 7.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (24 degrees).

    12% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      142 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      137 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      133 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Virginia's College at Wise is white female (142 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (137 degrees).

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    Operations

    University of Virginia's College at Wise has an endowment valued at nearly $166M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.79M (5.31%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

    In 2024, University of Virginia's College at Wise had a total salary expenditure of 65.5M. University of Virginia's College at Wise employs 34 Associate professors, 29 Instructors and 26 Professors. Most academics at University of Virginia's College at Wise are Female Instructor (22), Male Associate professor (21), and Male Professor (16).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Virginia's College at Wise are: Management, with 54 employees, Service, with 45 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees.

    Endowment

    $166M
    2024 Endowment
    3.92%
    growth from 2023

    University of Virginia's College at Wise has an endowment valued at about $166M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Virginia's College at Wise grew 3.92% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $116M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $25.2M
    2024 Salaries
    12.1%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, University of Virginia's College at Wise paid a median of $25.2M in salaries, which represents 38.5% of their overall expenditure ($65.5M) and a 12.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.9% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $9.49M
    Instructional Salaries
    114
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, University of Virginia's College at Wise paid a total of $9.49M to 114 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Virginia's College at Wise were Management with 54 employees, Service with 45 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees.

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