The University Of Virginia's College At Wise
Location and Contact Information
1 College AvenueWise, VA 24293-4400
USA
Main Tel: (276) 328-0100
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
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 (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts, mathematics, and science.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, Liberal Arts.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,748 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,276 |
| Room | $ 3,994 |
| Board | $ 3,329 |
| Books and supplies | $ 788 |
| Other | $ 2,026 |
Financial Aid
UVA Wise participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 89% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 77% | $5,700 |
| Institutional Grant | 45% | $3,041 |
| Federal Grant | 40% | $3,936 |
| Pell Grant | 40% | $3,313 |
| Other Federal Grant | 24% | $1,107 |
| State or Local Grant | 49% | $2,927 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 52% | $4,956 |
| Federal Loan | 52% | $4,820 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $6,683 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to The University Of Virginia's College At Wise:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex County Community College | Newton, NJ | 3,759 |
| 2 | St Charles Community College | Cottleville, MO | 7,334 |
| 3 | Volunteer State Community College | Gallatin, TN | 7,241 |
| 4 | Ocean County College | Toms River, NJ | 9,811 |
| 5 | Columbia State Community College | Columbia, TN | 4,770 |
| 6 | Cleveland State Community College | Cleveland, TN | 3,335 |
| 7 | Brevard Community College | Cocoa, FL | 15,607 |
| 8 | Centralia College | Centralia, WA | 3,816 |
| 9 | Muskegon Community College | Muskegon, MI | 4,786 |
| 10 | St Petersburg College | Clearwater, FL | 26,659 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 278 | 9 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 44 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 25 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 24 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,964 in 2009-2010 (1,659 full-time equivalent).
About 57% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 43% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 75% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 89% Women 89% All 89%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 420-530 Math 420-530 Writing 410-510
Room and Board
UVA Wise provides on-campus housing for 775 of its 1,659 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
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) .
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
- Biological and Physical Sciences