University of Virginia's College at Wise Acceptance Rate
Wise, Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,414
- Admitted
- 1,328
- Yield
- 21.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Virginia's College at Wise's acceptance rate has risen from 68.8% in 2014–15 to 93.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,113 to 1,414 (+27%) over that period.
Its 93.9% rate makes University of Virginia's College at Wise more selective than about 12% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 18%.
University of Virginia's College at Wise has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 21.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,113 | 766 | 68.8% | 309 |
| 2015–16 | 1,042 | 801 | 76.9% | 296 |
| 2016–17 | 1,050 | 816 | 77.7% | 335 |
| 2017–18 | 845 | 655 | 77.5% | 257 |
| 2018–19 | 828 | 641 | 77.4% | 310 |
| 2019–20 | 951 | 565 | 59.4% | 282 |
| 2020–21 | 1,010 | 834 | 82.6% | 256 |
| 2021–22 | 1,016 | 847 | 83.4% | 329 |
| 2022–23 | 835 | 631 | 75.6% | 251 |
| 2023–24 | 1,414 | 1,328 | 93.9% | 290 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 734 | 691 | 94.1% |
| Men | 680 | 637 | 93.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–615 | 12% |
| SAT Math | 465–560 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–25 | 12% |
How University of Virginia's compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Virginia's College at Wise's acceptance rate?
University of Virginia's College at Wise's acceptance rate is 93.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,328 admitted of 1,414 applicants).
Is University of Virginia's College at Wise test optional?
University of Virginia's College at Wise is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Virginia's College at Wise?
University of Virginia's College at Wise received 1,414 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,328.
What SAT score do you need for University of Virginia's College at Wise?
Admitted students at University of Virginia's College at Wise typically scored 470–615 on SAT Reading/Writing and 465–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Virginia's College at Wise getting harder to get into?
University of Virginia's College at Wise has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 68.8% in 2014–15 to 93.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.uvawise.edu/.