University of Virginia's College at Wise

It is moderately difficult to get into The University of Virginia's College at Wise. The acceptance rate at The University of Virginia's College at Wise is 76%. Out of 835 applications received in 2023, 631 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to The University of Virginia's College at Wise, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and the application fee is $25.

Students who apply to The University of Virginia's College at Wise for fall semester should hear back from The University of Virginia's College at Wise by August 20.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of The University of Virginia's College at Wise's admissions stats.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	8%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	20%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	11%
Waitlist	Yes

The University of Virginia's College at Wise Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The University of Virginia's College at Wise.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	December 1	February 15
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	December 1	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	August 20

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Want to Apply Early to The University of Virginia's College at Wise?

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by December 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by February 15.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. The University of Virginia's College at Wise will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Some students apply early to boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it shows your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on The University of Virginia's College at Wise Admissions

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How To Get Into The University of Virginia's College at Wise

It is moderately difficult to get into UVA Wise. UVA Wise evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, UVA Wise accepted 76% of students, around 631 of the 835 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like UVA Wise, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to The University of Virginia's College at Wise

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to The University of Virginia's College at Wise

The University of Virginia's College at Wise has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into The University of Virginia's College at Wise?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Curious about the factors that are considered by The University of Virginia's College at Wise during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with The University of Virginia's College at Wise for more information on admission factors.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to The University of Virginia's College at Wise, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with The University of Virginia's College at Wise's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	2	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.3	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into The University of Virginia's College at Wise?

Students admitted to The University of Virginia's College at Wise have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 34.25% submitted a class rank. At The University of Virginia's College at Wise 8% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 29% were in the top 25% and 62% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At The University of Virginia's College at Wise, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	17.6%
3.75 and 3.99	17.6%
3.50 and 3.74	21.6%
3.25 and 3.49	8.7%
3.00 and 3.24	12.2%
2.50 and 2.9	18.2%
2.00 and 2.49	4.1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to The University of Virginia's College at Wise directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

The University of Virginia's College at Wise does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 20% of The University of Virginia's College at Wise's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 11% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for The University of Virginia's College at Wise?

To be competitive with other The University of Virginia's College at Wise applicants, you should strive to earn between 925 and 1165 (or higher!) on the SAT. At The University of Virginia's College at Wise 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1165 and 25% of scored lower than 925, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of The University of Virginia's College at Wise students scored 560 or higher and 75% of students scored 455 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of The University of Virginia's College at Wise students scored 600 or higher, and 75% scored a 455 or higher.

To be most competitive at The University of Virginia's College at Wise, you should strive to earn between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for The University of Virginia's College at Wise's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for The University of Virginia's College at Wise students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to The University of Virginia's College at Wise

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to The University of Virginia's College at Wise.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 15. Applicants should hear back by August 20.

Transfer students can enroll in The University of Virginia's College at Wise during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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The University of Virginia's College at Wise Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to The University of Virginia's College at Wise?

❌ Students who are admitted to The University of Virginia's College at Wise must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does The University of Virginia's College at Wise accept transfer credits?

✅ The University of Virginia's College at Wise accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. The University of Virginia's College at Wise accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does The University of Virginia's College at Wise accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ The University of Virginia's College at Wise accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to The University of Virginia's College at Wise?

✅ The University of Virginia's College at Wise is not test optional.

What is The University of Virginia's College at Wise's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for The University of Virginia's College at Wise is 76%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at The University of Virginia's College at Wise?

✅ The University of Virginia's College at Wise offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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