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The University of Virginia's College at Wise, commonly referred to as UVA Wise, was established in 1954. It was then known as the Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia. The institute was given its current name in the year 1999. This public liberal arts college has a sprawling 400-acre campus in Wise, Virginia. The U.S. News and World Report of 1999 placed the college at the 2nd position among the liberal arts institutes in the South.
The University of Virginia's College at Wise offers more than 30 majors and over 20 minors. A large number of teaching specialties are also available. Students can choose from courses in the fields of business and economics, communication studies, education, history and philosophy, language and literature, natural sciences, nursing, mathematics and computer science, social sciences, and visual and performing arts.
The athletics department of UVA Wise fields teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, softball, tennis, and volleyball. The teams are known as the Highland Cavaliers. They compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Appalachian Athletic Conference.
The campus of UVA Wise is in Wise, VA, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at UVA Wise include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, mathematics, and liberal arts.
Admission at UVA Wise is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 428 and 530.
UVA Wise has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, the school had 1,803 students enrolled (1,628 full-time equivalent).
UVA Wise offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. UVA Wise values student athletics, and belongs to the Appalachian Athletic Conference and Independent Mid-South Region.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Virginia's College At Wise
1 College Avenue
Wise, VA 24293-4400
General Phone: (276) 328-0100
http://www.uvawise.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 135 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, history, English |
| Business And Management | 69 | business |
| Science | 31 | biological and physical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 14 | registered nursing |
| Media | 10 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for UVA Wise in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 274 | 10 |
In 2007, UVA Wise had a total enrollment of 1,803 students (1,628 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 94% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
UVA Wise offers campus housing for 664 of its 1,628 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wise, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,121 | 893 | 80% | 401 | 45% |
| Men | 637 | 453 | 71% | 217 | 48% |
| Women | 484 | 440 | 91% | 184 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 428 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,151 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,815 |
| Room and board | $ 6,742 |
| Room charge | $ 3,994 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 785 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,414 |
Financial Aid:
UVA Wise participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 374700)
UVA Wise has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $78,264 | 3 | $69,725 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $62,277 | 13 | $63,454 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $56,300 | 4 | $54,200 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $36,745 | 13 | $46,115 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $57,510 | 35 | $55,145 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Independent Mid-South Region |
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 3 | 4 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UVA Wise Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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