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University of Virginia's College at Wise admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 29%
- SAT (middle 50%): 945-1120
- ACT (middle 50%): 18-22
University of Virginia's College at Wise is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.
What you need to get into University of Virginia's College at Wise
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1120 or an ACT around 22 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes University of Virginia's College at Wise a stronger bet. Below 945, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is University of Virginia's College at Wise a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above University of Virginia's College at Wise's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair University of Virginia's College at Wise with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into University of Virginia's College at Wise?
University of Virginia's College at Wise has a 29% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into University of Virginia's College at Wise?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Virginia's College at Wise scored 945-1120 on the SAT. Scoring above 1120 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 945 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into University of Virginia's College at Wise?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Virginia's College at Wise scored 18-22 on the ACT. Above 22 is strong, below 18 is below the typical admit.
Is University of Virginia's College at Wise a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above University of Virginia's College at Wise's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.