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The campus of UVA Wise is in Wise, Virginia, 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 mathematics and liberal arts.
Admission at UVA Wise is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 540.
UVA Wise has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, UVA Wise had 1,953 students enrolled (1,657 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. UVA Wise offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Appalachian Athletic Conference and Independent Mid-South Region. UVA Wise offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Virginia's College At Wise
One College Avenue
Wise, VA 24293-4400
General Phone: (276) 328-0100
Admissions Phone: (276) 328-0102
Financial Aid Phone: (276) 328-0139
http://www.uvawise.edu
UVA Wise awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 163 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, history, English |
| Business And Management | 69 | business |
| Science | 20 | biological and physical sciences |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 5 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for UVA Wise in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 275 | 9 |
In 2005, UVA Wise had a total enrollment of 1,953 students (1,657 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 97% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
UVA Wise offers campus housing for 529 of its 1,657 (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 | 1,085 | 824 | 76% | 363 | 44% |
| Men | 581 | 420 | 72% | 179 | 43% |
| Women | 504 | 404 | 80% | 184 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 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 | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (276) 328-0102
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,081 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,159 |
| Room and board | $ 5,921 |
| Room charge | $ 3,283 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,712 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,750 |
Financial Aid:
UVA Wise participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 374700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (276) 328-0139
UVA Wise has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $70,691 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $56,765 | 11 | $56,434 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $49,142 | 7 | $45,343 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $33,800 | 8 | $41,478 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $54,368 | 30 | $49,107 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Independent Mid-South Region |
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 138 | 57 | 195 |
| Football | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| Baseball | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Basketball | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Track | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 40 | 48 |
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
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 2% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | 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 campus housing 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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