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The University of Virginia's College at Wise
  • 4 Year
  • WISE, VA
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The University of Virginia's College at Wise
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • WISE, VA
  • 244 reviews
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    The University of Virginia's College at Wise Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    35%
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,919 / year
    Poll
    42%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 12 responses
    Poll
    79%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 29 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,674 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 21 responses
    • The restaurants located in the student center
      57%
    • Papa John's
      24%
    • The Cafe
      19%
    33%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 18 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 12 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      33%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      58%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      8%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    95%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 19 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 15 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      33%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      53%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      7%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      7%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 18 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      28%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      67%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      6%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 29 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      10%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      62%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      28%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 8 responses
    • A lot of Comedic and Musician Preformances
      63%
    • Decorating TJ for vacations
      25%
    • Decorating of Crockett Hall
      13%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 18 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      6%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      6%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      50%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      11%
    • Parties? What parties?
      28%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 11 responses
    • Graduation parties and Greek Formal's
      27%
    • Greek events
      27%
    • Homecoming
      18%
    • Halloween
      9%
    • I didnt went on any biggest event of the year.
      9%
    • We don't party
      9%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    1%
    Women in Sororities
    1%
    60%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 25 responses
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