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The University Of Virginia's College At Wise |
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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. |
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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
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| Part-Time Undergraduate |
497 students
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| Total Enrollment |
1,953 students
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| Total Dormitory Capacity |
529 students
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| % 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 |
- 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.
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