Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. Virginia's College at WiseSelective
- New Mexico HighlandsNot rated
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Virginia's College at WiseTest-optional
- New Mexico HighlandsNot reported
How they read a record
U. Virginia's College at Wise
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
New Mexico Highlands
Not reported
What they look at
| Factor | U. Virginia's College at Wise | New Mexico Highlands |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | – |
| High school record | Required | – |
| Class rank | Considered | – |
| College-prep program | Required | – |
| Recommendations | Considered | – |
| Essay | Considered | – |
| Legacy status | Not considered | – |
| Work experience | Considered | – |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | – |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | – |
| Other tests | Not considered | – |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why