University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA

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University of Virginia's College at Wise

Wise, VA

U Virginia's College at Wise, founded in 1954, is a public institution of arts and sciences. Its 367-acre campus is located in Wise, 60 miles northwest of Bristol, Tenn.

Web Site www.uvawise.edu/

Institution Type Public

Coeducational Yes

Undergraduate Students 2,182

Women 1,314 (60.2%)

Men 868 (39.8%)

Graduate Students Not reported

ADMISSION

Entrance Difficulty Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate 69% of 1,113 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered Yes Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission

Deadline August 1

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA 3.4

SAT Math 466 average

420-520 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 478 average

420-530 range of middle 50%

SAT Writing 449 average

ACT Composite 20 average

Selection of Students

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Academic GPA

Standardized Tests X

Essay X

Extracurricular Activities X

MONEY MATTERS

Cost of Attendance In-state: $23,881

Out-of-state: $39,483

Tuition and Fees In-state: $9,355

Room and Board $10,256

Average Percent of Need Met 87%

Average Freshman Award $14,275

Average Indebtedness of

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ACADEMICS

Academic Calendar System Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 100

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 34% of classes

10-19 students: 40% of classes 20-29 students: 19% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes

CAMPUS LIFE

Wise Population 3,260

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing 75% of freshmen, 35% of all students

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division II

Mascot Cavalier

Sororities 7% of women participate

Fraternities 8% of men participate

STUDENTS

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.9% Asian

9.7% Black/African-American 1.8% Hispanic/Latino

0.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 75.6% White

7.0% Unknown

International Students Not reported

First-Year Students Returning 66.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years 23.0%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 56% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 14.0%

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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject Required Units Recommended

Units

English 4

Mathematics 3

Science 2

Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 1

History 1

Academic Electives 5

Examinations

Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office

SAT or ACT Required May 1

SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only

ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Use of SAT/ACT

Essay Not reported

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office

Address 1 College Avenue

City, State, Zip Wise, VA 24293

Phone (276) 328-0102

Fax (276) 328-0251

E-mail admissions@uvawise.edu

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision

Notification

Early Action Offered Yes Early Action Deadline February 1 Early Action Notification February 15

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admission

Deadline August 1

Application Fee $25 Application Fee Waiver Available Regular Admission

Notification August 20

Accept Offer of

Admission By May 1 or within 2 weeks ifnotified after May 1 Waiting List Used No

Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted

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Application Form

Common Application Not accepted Universal College

Application Not accepted

Electronic Application Not available

Other Application Requirements

Interview Not required

Essay or Personal Statement Letters of

Recommendation 2 recommended for all freshmen Other

Financial Need Financial need is not a

consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA

Standardized Tests X

Class Rank X

Recommendations X

Essay X

Interview X

Level of Applicant's Interest

Extracurricular Activities X

Volunteer Work X

Particular Talent/Ability X

Character/Personal Qualities X

First Generation to Attend College X

State Residency X

Geographic Residence X

Relation with Alumnus X

Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X

Ethnicity X

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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Admission Rates

Overall Admission Rate 69% of 1,113 applicants were admitted

Women 69% of 568 applicants were admitted

Men 69% of 545 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled 412 (54%) of 766 admitted students enrolled

Women 200 (51%) of 391 admitted students enrolled

Men 212 (57%) of 375 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action

Admission Rate Not reported

Students Offered Wait List

Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math 466 average

420-520 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 0%

Score of 600 - 700 4% Score of 500 - 600 31% Score of 400 - 500 50% Score of 300 - 400 15% Score of 200 - 300 0%

SAT Critical Reading 478 average

SAT Writing 449 average

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA 3.4

3.75 and Above 33%

3.50 - 3.74 14%

3.25 - 3.49 16%

3.00 - 3.24 10%

2.50 - 2.99 22%

2.00 - 2.49 5%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite 20 average

17-23 range of middle 50% Score of 30 - 36 Not reported

Score of 24 - 29 Not reported Score of 18 - 23 Not reported Score of 12 - 17 Not reported Score of 6 - 11 Not reported Score of 5 or Below Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank Top tenth: 23%

Top quarter: 45% Top half: 76% Bottom half: 24% National Merit Scholar Not reported

Valedictorian 2%

Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported

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TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance In-state: $23,881 Out-of-state: $39,483 Tuition and Fees In-state: $9,355

Room and Board $10,256

Books and Supplies $1,300

Other Expenses $2,970

Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, prepayment discount, external finance company

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Office

E-mail

Web Site Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline April 1

Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning February 15

Method for Awarding

Institutional Aid Federal Methodology

Forms Required Cost to File

FAFSA

Code is 003747 Free

PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID

Freshmen

Financial Aid Applicants 318 (96.7%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 251 (78.9%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 251 (100.0%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 107 (42.6%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 87%

Average Award $14,275

Need-Based Gift Received by 235 (93.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,320

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 169 (67.3%) of aidrecipients, average amount $2,750

Merit-Based Gift Received by 180 (71.7%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 12 (3.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,685

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants 1,209 (85.4%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 1,103 (77.9%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 1,103 (100.0%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 299 (27.1%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 83%

Average Award $13,141

Need-Based Gift Received by 1,010 (91.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,898

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 883 (80.1%) of aidrecipients, average amount $4,264

Merit-Based Gift Received by 598 (54.2%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 149 (10.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,077

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PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued

Borrowing

2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 68%

Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $12,662

Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans

Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Loans

Federal Loans Federal Perkins loans

State Loans Available

Other Loans College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based

Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athleticscholarships, State scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas

English, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education, Social Sciences, Health Fields,Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, English Creative Arts/

Performance Award Areas

Creative Writing, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Creative Writing, Journalism/Publications, Theater/Drama, Performing Arts, Music Special Achievements/

Activities Award Areas Community Service, Religious Involvement Number of Awards Not reported

Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Community Service, Religious Involvement Special Characteristics

Award Areas Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Ethnic Background, Local/State Students, Veterans,Veterans' Children Number of Awards Not reported

Top Areas (By

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FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued

Employment

Work-Study Programs Federal work study available Average Earnings from

On-Campus Employment

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Academic Calendar System Semester

Summer Session Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Undergraduate Majors

Accounting

Art/Art Studies, General

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General

Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Economics, General Engineering, Other

English Language and Literature, General Environmental Studies

Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

Foreign Languages and Literatures, General French Language and Literature

History, General

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Mathematics, General

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General

Sociology

Spanish Language and Literature Speech Communication and Rhetoric

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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued

Most Popular Disciplines Education, Business/marketing, Social sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None

Special Programs Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,

Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships

Study Abroad Offered

Online Degrees Not reported

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Computer Not required

Foreign Language Required

Math/Science Required for all students

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit

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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 100

Part-Time Faculty 109

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 74%

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 34% of classes

10-19 students: 40% of classes 20-29 students: 19% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 15% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 81% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Libraries

Library Available on Campus Yes

Holdings 214,088

Computing

Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus 300

Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction Offered

Tutoring Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

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Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

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LOCATION AND SETTING

Wise Population 3,260 Nearest Metropolitan

Area

Environment Small town

Campus Size 396 acres

Weather

Temperature 25 average low in January, 82.9 average high in September

Rain 127 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Nearest Airport 60 mile(s) from campus in Blountville, Tenn.

Nearest Bus Station 50 mile(s) from campus in Abingdon

Nearest Train Station

HOUSING

College Housing College offers housing to students

Types of Housing Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student

apartments, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing 75% of freshmen, 35% of all students

Housing Requirements Freshmen are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are not guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 65%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available

24-Hour Security Patrols Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Not available

Other self-defense, informal discussions, pamphlets/posters/films,

and crime prevention office

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Offered

Personal Counseling Offered

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division II

Mascot Cavalier

School Colors Red and gray

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sport

WOMEN MEN

Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given

Baseball x x

Basketball x x x x

Cross-Country Running x x x x

Football x x

Golf x x

Softball x x

Tennis x x x x

Track And Field x x

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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued

Club Sports

Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and

Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre,radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station Sororities 7% of women participate

Fraternities 8% of men participate

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STUDENT BODY

Coeducational Yes

All Undergraduates 2,182

Women 1,314 (60.2%)

Men 868 (39.8%)

Full-Time Undergraduates 1,407

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.9% Asian

9.7% Black/African-American 1.8% Hispanic/Latino

0.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 75.6% White

7.0% Unknown

International Students Not reported

Average Age 34

All Graduate Students Not reported

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION

First-Year Students Returning 66.0%

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 56%

Average Starting Salary Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 14.0%

Disciplines Pursued Not reported

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