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University of Virginia's College at Wise Men's Cross Country

The University of Virginia's College at Wise men's cross country program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) as a member of the South Atlantic Conference, based in Wise, Virginia. The program is better funded than 38% of D2 men's cross country programs, earning a C for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 62% of D2 men's cross country programs, and the school is more affordable than 71% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
11
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
South Atlantic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,050
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
28%
State
Virginia
City
Wise
Address
1 College Avenue
Staff
Blake Mellinger
Head Coach
(276) 376-3425·View profile
Andrew Howard
Cross Country Head Coach
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Lorenzo Rodriguez
Cross Country Assistant Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 62% of D2 men's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
72%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
47%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$39,725
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$45,325
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 71% of D2 men's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$6,160
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$21,662
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,816
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,378
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 38% of D2 men's cross country programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$55,845
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$22,031
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$3,303
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (276) 328-0100[email protected]

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