UVa-Wise Admission Requirements
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UVa-Wise Admission Overview
UVa-Wise admission requirements are highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Virginia. Last year UVa-Wise admitted 28.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (A-) and SAT 945-1120 / ACT 18-22. UVa-Wise is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UVa-Wise is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
UVa-Wise Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
High
Admission difficulty for University of Virginia's College at Wise
Acceptance Rate
The UVa-Wise acceptance rate is 28.5%. Last year, only 1,878 of 6,581 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in Virginia and the 107th lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into UVa-Wise and can you get accepted?
UVa-Wise is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
University of Virginia's College at Wise typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.57. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UVa-Wise GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.57Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.57
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at UVa-Wise typically have around a 3.57 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. UVa-Wise is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
25% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #20 in Virginia for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
UVa-Wise SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
945-1120Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
10%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 520
- Math 425
- Composite 945
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 580
- Math 540
- Composite 1120
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at UVa-Wise typically score around a 1030 SAT (middle 50% 945–1120) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 45th percentile nationally. UVa-Wise ranks #33 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 945 to 1120
SAT policy
UVa-Wise is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1030 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UVa-Wise ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
18-22Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
8%25th Percentile Scores
- English 17
- Math 16
- Composite 18
75th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 21
- Composite 22
Average ACT
Incoming testers at UVa-Wise typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 18–22) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UVa-Wise places #30 among colleges in Virginia for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 22
ACT policy
You may apply to UVa-Wise without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
75% of University of Virginia's College at Wise freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 43% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Virginia's College at Wise and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 1, 2027Days left to Apply
335Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Virginia's College at Wise is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
UVa-Wise is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 28.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (945-1120); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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GPA calculator: University of Virginia's College at Wise GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026