The University of Virginia's College at Wise
The University of Virginia's College at Wise is one of the sixteen public 4-year colleges in Virginia. The campus is located in Wise town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,095 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 257 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 167 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 65%). Every year 46% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.The University of Virginia's College at Wise's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,366, and fees were $4,459. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $21,926 and $5,129 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students2,095 |
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
The University of Virginia at Wise BSN program offers a curriculum which combines general education requirements and upper division nursing major requirements.
Applicants are accepted into the nursing major in the fall semester of the sophomore year of college, having completed all the general education requirements and nursing prerequisite prior to admission.
Applicants who have a nursing diploma or as Associate of Science Degree in Nursing seeking to qualify for a BSN degree can transfer courses taken at state approved institutions. Check here for RN to BSN completion degree program.
Admission Requirements:
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all general education requirements and a 2.3 for all nursing coursework.
The college requires that all students transferring into the program must demonstrably show character qualities which are consistent with the academic pursuit and professional practice of nursing.
All regular admission requirements of the college hold for applicants to the nursing program. Applications must include all official transcripts for college level coursework including nursing practicals.
If you are enrolling for the RN to BSN track, you must have graduated from a state approved nursing program and a regionally accredited community college and must be an RN with a clinical experience.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 1 | 19 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 68 miles radius of The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise County Vocational Technical School
1 miles away |
Tennessee Technology Center at Kingsport
29 miles away |
Lee County Career and Technical School
33 miles away |
Buchanan County Public Schools
34 miles away |
Washington County Public Schools
38 miles away |
East Tennessee State University
47 miles away |
Mingo County Vocational Center
55 miles away |
Tennessee Technology Center at Greeneville
56 miles away |
Tennessee Technology Center at Tazewell
66 miles away |
Logan Mingo School of Practical Nursing
68 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Admission
78%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 940 to 1118 |
ACT | 17 to 23 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $229/credit | |
In State Students | $229/credit | |
Out of State Students | $927/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $10,305 | $10,305 | $41,715 |
ADN | 70 | $16,030 | $16,030 | $64,890 |
BSN | 125 | $28,625 | $28,625 | $115,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 80% of The University of Virginia's College at Wise's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 45% | $4,647 |
Other Federal Grant | 3% | $2,776 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 50% | $4,167 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 70% | $6,128 |
Federal Student Loans | 45% | $5,235 |
Private Loans | 2% | $9,051 |
$11,418
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,235 |
$30,001 to $48,000$11,520 |
$48,001 to $75,000$12,443 |
$75,001 to $110,000$14,359 |
Over $110,000$17,521 |
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Student Population
2,095
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,269
Women
826
Men
58%
Full-time
42%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
75% |
Black/African American |
11% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
10% |
Hispanic |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Two or more races |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.