University of Virginia's College at Wise

University of Virginia's College at Wise is a mid-size public liberal arts college located in Wise, Virginia, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,101. The curriculum is structured around a broad-based liberal arts and sciences education, emphasizing critical thinking, written communication, and interdisciplinary inquiry with close faculty-student engagement across small classes. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Virginia postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 29% acceptance rate, admission is moderately selective. Admission is competitive but accessible, with 29% of applicants receiving offers each year. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $7,455 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $55,512. The 4-year graduation rate is 48%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $45,325.