Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
6,581 applied, 1,878 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does University of Virginia's College at Wise cost?
$5,869 a year in-state
Out of state: about $22,099 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $26,683.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$4,478
$30,000–$48,000
$4,794
$48,000–$75,000
$6,085
$75,000–$110,000
$4,727
over $110,000
$13,348
Sticker, in-state
$26,683
In-state, with aid
$5,869
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $28,010 a year, against $11,780 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $16,230 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is University of Virginia's College at Wise due?
Not confirmed yet
We checked University of Virginia's College at Wise's admissions site on Nov 8, 2026 but couldn't confirm its fall 2027 application deadlines. Find them on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does University of Virginia's College at Wise need the SAT or ACT?Optional
No.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 10% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1030 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Is University of Virginia's College at Wise test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. University of Virginia's College at Wise is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on uvawise.edu on Nov 3, 2026.
What is University of Virginia's College at Wise's acceptance rate?
29% for fall 2024: 1,878 of 6,581 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Virginia's College at Wise?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 945 to 1120 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Virginia's College at Wise cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $6,085 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $26,683.
How much does University of Virginia's College at Wise cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Virginia's College at Wise is $28,010 a year, against $11,780 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $5,869 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $16,230 tuition gap gives about $22,099 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Virginia's College at Wise's graduation rate?
50% of students finish within six years and 33% within four (IPEDS).
