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University of Virginia's College at Wise Men's Basketball

Welcome to the University of Virginia's College at Wise men's basketball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the South Atlantic Conference from Wise, Virginia. Led by head coach Blake Mellinger, University of Virginia's College at Wise pairs a 28% acceptance rate with a 47% graduation rate and a $14,378 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
19
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

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 48% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Blake Mellinger
Head Coach
(276) 376-3425·View profile
Andrew Sharpe
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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Joe Adgate
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 63% of D2 men's basketball programs academically.

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

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 79% of D2 men's basketball 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
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,378
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 32% of D2 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$416,826
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$113,224
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (276) 328-0100[email protected]

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