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Wise, Virginia 24293

The University of Virginia's College at Wise, the only branch campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, is a public liberal arts college located in the Appalachian Mountains of southwestern Virginia. U.S. News and World Report ranks the university among the top 10 liberal arts colleges in the United States.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise spans 367 acres and is an hour from Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia, a region made up of Tennessee cities Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol and the surrounding smaller towns and communities in Tennessee and Virginia. Before the university was founded in 1954, there were no public colleges west of Radford, Virginia.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise, known as Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia until 1999, has a total enrollment of more than 1,900 students in more than 25 majors, including the only undergraduate software engineering program in Virginia. Students can also choose from more than 25 minors and seven pre-professional programs.

This public liberal arts college was recognized in 2006 as one of the "Colleges of Distinction." This college guide rewards schools that meet four primary criteria: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community and successful outcomes.

Quick Facts:

Eighty percent of students at the University of Virginia's College at Wise receive some form of financial aid. In addition, students graduate with the least amount of debt of all the liberal arts colleges in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report.

More than 200 students participate in the athletic program. Sports include baseball, softball, men's and women's basketball, football, golf, cross country, men's and women's tennis and volleyball.

With a faculty of more than 140, the University of Virginia's College at Wise has an average class size of 17 and a student-faculty ratio of 17 to 1. More than 98 percent of classes have less than 40 students in a class.

The University of Virginia's College at Wise is home to more than 50 student organizations, including Greek life, intramurals, clubs, student government and outdoor recreation.

The placement record at the University of Virginia's College at Wise is 97 percent, with students going to graduate school, seeking a professional degree or finding employment.

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