University of Virginia's College at Wise
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Virginia's College at Wise?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Virginia's College at Wise, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Virginia's College at Wise?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UVA - Wise accepted 75% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 827 people applied and 631 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Virginia's College at Wise:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 40% ended up enrolling at University of Virginia's College at Wise, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Virginia's College at Wise by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UVA - Wise considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Virginia's College at Wise?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Virginia's College at Wise as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.47. 8% of freshmen who attended UVA - Wise were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 29% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
UVA - Wise is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
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SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Virginia's College at Wise. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision.
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