Campus & Student Life at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise

Home to about 1,905 undergraduates in 2020, UVa - Wise is a small, public college located in Wise, Virginia. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, UVa - Wise offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UVa - Wise can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UVa - Wise Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UVa - Wise Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at UVa - Wise. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UVa - Wise Disability Services.

UVa - Wise for the Military

While not a "service academy", UVa - Wise does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UVa - Wise Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UVa - Wise for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at The University of Virginia's College at Wise

UVa - Wise offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at The University of Virginia's College at Wise

UVa - Wise has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,905 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,116 (58.6%). Part-time attendance was 789 (41.4%).

The University of Virginia's College at Wise is Ranked #1,651 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UVa - Wise is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UVa - Wise #1651 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UVa - Wise by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UVa - Wise Diversity Guide.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise Competes in the NCAA

UVa - Wise has a total of 252 student athletes, 182 men and 70 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to The University of Virginia's College at Wise Athletics