School Notes Overview:
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise, a public liberal arts institution, provides students with learning experiences
that offer opportunities to develop the insight, competence, sensitivity, and integrity necessary for living enriched lives
and for enriching the lives of others. Established in 1954 as a college of the University of Virginia, it is guided by the
values of citizenship and altruism. Proud of its Appalachian heritage, the College continues to honor its commitment of
service to Southwest Virginia, the nation, and the world. The College is guided by a legacy of teaching and scholarly
excellence and by a dedication to quality in both the arts and sciences and professional programs. Above all, The University
of Virginia's College at Wise is a diverse community of people who believe that information can be transformed into knowledge
and that teaching and learning create a foundation for wisdom.
School Overview:
The University Of Virginia's College At Wise
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| County | Wise County, VA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Public | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,456 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 497 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 1,953 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 529 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 90% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 51% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,527 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 49% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,424 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 47% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,977 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 63% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,510 | |
School Notes:
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise, formerly Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia, is the only four-year, state-supported college in far Southwest Virginia and the only branch of the University of Virginia.
- The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is nationally recognized for academic excellence in the liberal arts and specialized programs of study and is the college of choice for Southwest Virginia students.
- Situated on 367 acres in Wise County, Virginia, UVa-Wise is an incredible example of the determination and perseverance of the Southwest Virginia region. Before the College was created, there were no public colleges in Virginia west of Radford. Higher education was simply out of reach for most residents of Virginia's mountains.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
In the News:
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College Corner: June 28 (Loudoun Times-Mirror)
posted on June 28, 2011 at 03:15:59 pm
Ashton Marshall, a 2010 graduate of the Foxcroft School, took little time to adjust to the pace of college lacrosse in her freshman season at Christopher Newport. Marshall, Foxcroft’s all-time leading goal scorer, was recently selected to the All-USA South Athletic Conference first team. -
TA's Shank To Be Receiver At Wise (The Harrisonburg Daily News-Record)
posted on June 28, 2011 at 05:04:59 am
HARRISONBURG - Justin Shank stood on the football field at the University of Virginia's College at Wise and imagined himself breaking tackles on what will be brand new synthetic turf this fall. -
Two UVa-Wise students busted with potato chip bags full of pot (Bristol Herald Courier)
posted on June 21, 2011 at 04:45:16 pm
Two college students face drug charges after police say they picked up a package of marijuana-filled potato chip bags from their local post office in Wise, Va. -
Two Wise men busted with potato chip bags full of pot (Bristol Herald Courier)
posted on June 20, 2011 at 09:19:20 pm
Two people have been charged so far after a package containing potato chip bags stuffed with marijuana was delivered in Wise. -
Honaker advances to regional finals (Bluefield Daily Telegraph)
posted on June 3, 2011 at 09:15:14 am
WISE, Va. — It will be a third appearance in four years for Honaker at the Group A state baseball tournament.
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