Founded in 1954, The University of Virginia's College at Wise is a non-profit public state liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Wise (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Virginia. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, The University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVa-Wise) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. The University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVa-Wise) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 68 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. UVa-Wise also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.