- Acceptance rate: 29% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 520–580 reading and writing, 425–540 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–22 composite
- Average net price: $10,409 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise reviews each application.
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise GPA requirements
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and The University of Virginia’s College at Wise hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise acceptance rate
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise admitted 1,878 of 6,581 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 29%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is a public 4-year university in Wise, Virginia, with 2,142 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered The University of Virginia’s College at Wise in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 520 | 550 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 425 | 500 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 21 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1050 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What The University of Virginia’s College at Wise looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $10,409 a year at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is The University of Virginia’s College at Wise?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise admitted 29% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into The University of Virginia’s College at Wise?
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into The University of Virginia’s College at Wise?
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise's acceptance rate was 29% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,878 of 6,581 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into The University of Virginia’s College at Wise?
GPA alone can't tell you here. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise admitted 29% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are The University of Virginia’s College at Wise's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 520–580 in reading and writing and 425–540 in math; ACT composite 18–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to The University of Virginia’s College at Wise?
No. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 10% sent SAT scores and 8% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise?
A lot: The University of Virginia’s College at Wise requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,409 a year at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does The University of Virginia’s College at Wise consider legacy status?
No. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise?
Yes. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check The University of Virginia’s College at Wise's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Virginia's College at WiseU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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