Financial Aid

Graduate with little or no student loan debt.

UVa-Wise students graduate with one of the lowest debt loads of any public liberal arts college in the nation. And more than half our students graduate without any student debt. Offering nearly $20 million in aid to 83% of our students makes a prestigious college education affordable for you.

What to Expect

You can expect more than homework and classes. Live and breathe variety and adventure on a picturesque campus nestled amid the Appalachian Mountains.

Surround yourself with intramurals, concerts, volunteer opportunities, fraternities and sororities, and your choice of six campus eateries! Plus, choose from 60+ clubs and organizations and plenty of outdoor activities like kayaking, skiing, white-water rafting, and snowboarding.

And, when it comes to homework and classes, UVa-Wise offers 29 majors, 38 minors, eight pre-professional programs and over 20 teaching licensures—our academic programs cover everything from medical technology to pre-forestry. On average, 97% of the UVa-Wise graduating class is either employed or seeking a graduate or professional degree in their chosen field of study.