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How to Get Into University of Virginia's College at Wise

Wise, VA · Public · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

University of Virginia's College at Wise Admissions Statistics

29%
Acceptance Rate
520-580
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
425-540
SAT Math (mid 50%)
18-22
ACT (mid 50%)
1,101
Undergrads
47%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into University of Virginia's College at Wise

Understand what 29% really means

At University of Virginia's College at Wise's admit rate, your position against the published ranges genuinely matters. Land above the middle 50% and this behaves like a target; inside it, a true toss-up worth real effort on essays and fit signals; below it, treat it as a reach. Place it on your list accordingly instead of trusting the headline rate.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 945-1120 combined SAT or 18-22 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Since scores are not required (test-optional) here, submit only if you're inside or above the band; a below-band score is information you don't have to volunteer.

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University of Virginia's College at Wise Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Not required (test-optional)
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

University of Virginia's College at Wise Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $26,593
Tuition & fees (in-state / out-of-state) $11,780 / $28,010
Room & board (on campus) $12,816
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $9,210

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $8,891
$30-48k $7,668
$48-75k $7,455
$75-110k $8,813
$110k+ $16,176
40%
Students receiving Pell Grants
23%
Students taking federal loans
72%
Freshman retention rate
14:1
Student-faculty ratio

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