The University Of Virginia's College At Wise

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, also known as UVA Wise or Virginia-Wise or UVA at Wise, is a public, liberal arts college located in Wise, Virginia, United States. It was established in 1954 as Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia. UVA Wise is one of the branches of the University of Virginia. The campus spreads across an area of 400 acres. UVA Wise offers over 30 majors, more than 25 minors, and over 20 teaching specialties.

UVA Wise has an active Greek life. The campus is home to several fraternities and sororities. The sports teams are nicknamed the Highland Cavaliers. They compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Appalachian Athletic Conference.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in mathematics, liberal arts, and science.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High faculty salary.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,803 in 2007-2008 (1,636 full-time equivalent).

About 55% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 45% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: UVA Wise participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

UVA Wise provides on-campus housing for 655 of its 1,636 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football (Independent Mid-South Region), basketball (Appalachian Athletic Conference), baseball (Appalachian Athletic Conference), and track (Appalachian Athletic Conference).

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 3 male students received the aid (men were 43% of those receiving aid) and 4 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 57% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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