When applying to University of Virginia--Wise, it's important to note
the application deadline is Aug. 15, and the early action
deadline is Dec. 1. The application fee at University of Virginia--Wise is $25. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due May 1. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 77 percent.
Applications
Regular Decision
Application deadline
Aug. 15
Priority application deadline
Dec. 1
Notification date
On a rolling basis beginning August 15
Deadline for accepting admission offers
Must reply by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter
Students accepted for terms other than the fall
Yes
Designated in-house gap year program for incoming freshmen
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Early Decision
Early decision plan offered
No
Early decision decision sent by
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Early Action
Early action plan offered
Yes
Students restricted from applying to other early action plans
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Early action deadline
Dec. 1
Early action decision sent by
Dec. 15
Application Fee
Application fee refundable
No
Application fee waived for students with financial need
Yes
Application fee for students who apply online
Same fee
Reduced application fee for students who apply online
25
Deferred admissions allowed
Yes
Maximum length of deferment
1 year
Application Formats
Application URL
https://www.applyweb.com/apply/uvawise/menu.html
Common Application accepted
No
Tuition & Room Deposits
Tuition deposit refundable
Refundable by May 1
Room deposit refundable
Refundable
Deadline for housing deposit
May 1
Contact Information
Admissions phone
(888) 282-9324
Admissions email
mailto:admissions@uvawise.edu
Admissions address
1 College Avenue Wise, VA 24293
Entering class stats
Fall 2018 Selectivity
Acceptance rate (in-state)
-
Acceptance rate (out-of-state)
-
Male acceptance rate (in-state)
-
Male acceptance rate (out-of-state)
-
Female acceptance rate (in-state)
-
Female acceptance rate (out-of-state)
-
Early decision acceptance rate
-
Early action acceptance rate
-
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)
77%
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
Applicants (out-of-state)
-
Female applicants (in-state)
-
Female applicants (out-of-state)
-
Male applicants (in-state)
-
Male applicants (out-of-state)
-
Applicants accepted (in-state)
-
Applicants accepted (out-of-state)
-
Female applicants accepted
339
Female applicants accepted (in-state)
-
Female applicants accepted (out-of-state)
-
Male applicants accepted
302
Male applicants accepted (in-state)
-
Male applicants accepted (out-of-state)
-
Freshman enrollment (in-state)
-
Freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
-
Female freshman enrollment
163
Female freshman enrollment (in-state)
0
Female freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
0
Male freshman enrollment
147
Male freshman enrollment (in-state)
0
Male freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
0
Early decision applicants
-
Early decision applicants accepted
-
Early decision applicants enrolled
-
Early action applicants accepted
-
Early action applicants enrolled
-
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action
-
Fall 2018 Waitlist
Applicants placed on waitlist
-
Students accepting place on waitlist
-
Students accepted from waitlist
-
Fall 2018 High School Rank
Freshman students submitting high school class standing
75%
Class standing breakdown
Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class17%
Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class43%
Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class75%
Freshmen in bottom 25 percent of high school class11%
Fall 2018 High School GPA
Freshman students submitting high school GPA
98%
Average high school GPA
3.4
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range
3.2-3.9
Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
Freshman students submitting SAT scores
80%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing average score
535
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile range
490-580
SAT Math average score
514
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range
460-550
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range
-
Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
Freshman students submitting ACT scores
31%
Average ACT Composite score
21
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range
18-25
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range
17-25
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range
17-24
ACT Reading 25th-75th percentile range
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ACT Reading score breakdown
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ACT Science 25th-75th percentile range
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ACT Science score breakdown
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International students
Deadlines & Requirements
Application deadline
FallApril 1
SpringNov. 1
SummerMay 1
Preapplication form required
No
Separate application form required
Yes
Conditional admission offered
-
Early decision or early action options available
-
TOEFL (paper)
Required of some
Advance deposit required
Yes
TOEFL
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT
No
Minimum score required (paper test)
550
Minimum score required (internet-based test)
80
Average score (paper test)
-
Average score (internet-based test)
-
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
Female applicants accepted
-
Male applicants accepted
-
Female freshman enrollment
-
Male freshman enrollment
-
Recruitment
Institution actively recruits international students via
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Institution conducts off-campus admissions interviews with international students via
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Admissions website translated into languages other than English
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International Student Contact
International student contact
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Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission interview
Recommended
Off-campus interviews
May be arranged with an admission representative
Open admission policy
Yes, for all students
College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants
Yes
Required standardized tests
Either SAT or ACT
Admissions exam policy (test-flexible, test-optional, test-blind)
-
ACT with Writing Test
ACT with writing test recommended
SAT/ACT scores must be received by
May 1
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by
May 1
SAT essay used in admissions
-
ACT essay used in admissions
-
Applicants' test scores used for academic advising
Yes
High school completion requirements
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program
Require
Special requirements for admission to specific programs
-
Early admission of high school students
Yes
Offers conditional admission for applicants with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages
Yes
Academic Factors Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Nonacademic Factors Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Character/personal qualities
Considered
First-generation college student
-
Alumni/alumnae relations
Not Considered
Geographical residence
Not Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Work experience
Considered
Applicant's interest level
-
Required High School Coursework
Recommended High School Coursework
Entrance Exams
AP tests may be used for
Placement only
AP scores accepted
3, 4, 5
Limit on number of AP exams accepted for credit?
-
IB exams may be used for
Placement only
IB scores accepted (standard level)
-
IB scores accepted (higher level)
-
College-Level Examination Program test may be used for
-
Transfer students
Transfer Deadlines
Accepting applications
Fall, Spring, Summer
Deadline for accepting admission offers
-
Transfer Requirements
Minimum credits to apply
30
Minimum required high school GPA
2.3
Minimum required college GPA
2.3
High school transcript
Required of some
College transcript(s)
Required of all
Essay/personal statement
Recommended of all
Admission interview
Not required
Standardized test scores
Required of some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Required of all
Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit
Yes
Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit
2
Maximum credit/courses that may be transferred
Two-year institution: 62 credits
Four-year institution: 58 credits
Minimum credits needed to complete associate degree
-
Minimum credits needed to complete bachelor's degree
45
Open admission policy applies to transfer students
No
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
New transfer students who had an associate degree granted by another institution
-
New transfer students who entered with credits granted by a community college
-
Guaranteed Admission
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution
-
Guaranteed admission agreement URL
-
Institutions with guaranteed admission agreement
Blue Ridge Community College
Central Virginia Community College
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Danville Community College
Eastern Shore Community College
Veterans
Exams accepted for transfer credits
-
Maximum transferable credits (ACE)
-
Maximum transferable credits (CLEP or DSST)
-
Veteran transfer policy URL
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Veteran transfer policy description
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