University of Virginia's College at Wise has a published cost of attendance of $26,593. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $8,891, middle-income families pay around $7,455, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,176.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $26,593 |
| Tuition and Fees | $28,010 |
| Room and Board | $12,816 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$17,383 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $9,210 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,891 |
| $30–48k | $7,668 |
| $48–75k | $7,455 |
| $75–110k | $8,813 |
| $110k+ | $16,176 |
University of Virginia's College at Wise has a published cost of attendance of $26,593. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $8,891, middle-income families pay around $7,455, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,176. Azimuth ranks University of Virginia's College At Wise #77 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The college's public tuition structure and need-based aid reach make it accessible across income levels. Most students receive need-based financial aid, and the institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the aid available to qualifying families, though the size of that gap varies by income level. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $16,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,555; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $47,686, median federal debt of $16,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $189 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of University of Virginia's College At Wise earn median 4-year earnings of $47,686, placing the institution in the 9.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $16,797 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Virginia's College At Wise in the 8.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Virginia's College At Wise #1311 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Virginia's College At Wise's liberal arts foundation and regional labor-market positioning. General Studies is the largest program with 62 graduates, followed by Social Sciences with 55 graduates and Business/Commerce, General with 31 graduates. These foundational fields anchor the institution's degree output and connect graduates to stable regional career pathways. The college's program mix, centered on Liberal Arts, supports outcomes that align with the broader labor-market context of southwestern Virginia and the wider region.
