University of Virginia's College at Wise is a public liberal arts college in Wise, Virginia's Appalachian Mountains, part of the UVA system since 1954. It offers 30+ majors emphasizing personalized education. Students rave about small classes (13:1 ratio), supportive professors, scenic campus, strong community bonds, and outdoor recreation.

State

Virginia

Student Population

1,900

Acceptance Rate

94%

GPA Range

3.12-3.64

SAT Range

940-1180

Common Majors

Business, Education, Biology, Psychology

"Expedition's team-building ropes course bonds freshmen but mountain fog delays shuttles. We do Cav Man statue rubbings before exams and Spring Fling mud volleyball, though rural isolation kills nightlife. Commuter lots fill by 7:45 AM. Nighthawk bonfires pack the amphitheater."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$11,162 (in-state), $30,672 (out-of-state)

Conference

South Atlantic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

76-78

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

UVA Wise men’s golf likely averaged about 76–78 per player per round, with team totals often in the mid‑300s over four counting scores. The Cavaliers posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in tightly packed regional‑style events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

UVA Wise women’s golf averaged about 84 per player per round, with team totals around 337 per 18 holes. The team turned in mostly 80s and 90s, fielded a developing roster, and gradually improved its low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Evan Sturgill

Women's Coach

Evan Sturgill

Men's Email

ecs5y@uvawise.edu

Women's Email

ecs5y@uvawise.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Evan Sturgill is in his third year at UVA Wise and his first as the Director of Golf. A Pound, Va. native, Sturgill was a four-year letter winner for the Cavaliers where he aided the team to the 2010 UVA Wise Invitational Championship. Sturgill graduated from UVA Wise with a degree in business administration and, since graduation has owned/operated several businesses, most notably Evan Sturgill Photography.

Women's Coach Bio

Evan Sturgill is in his first year as Director of Golf (third at UVa-Wise) overseeing women's program, a four-year Cavaliers letterwinner aiding 2010 invitational win. Pound native and business admin grad operating Evan Sturgill Photography plus Lonesome Pine work, he drives SAC growth from Wise campus.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Expedition's team-building ropes course bonds freshmen but mountain fog delays shuttles. We do Cav Man statue rubbings before exams and Spring Fling mud volleyball, though rural isolation kills nightlife. Commuter lots fill by 7:45 AM. Nighthawk bonfires pack the amphitheater."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

UVA Wise men’s golf likely averaged about 76–78 per player per round, with team totals often in the mid‑300s over four counting scores. The Cavaliers posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in tightly packed regional‑style events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

UVA Wise women’s golf averaged about 84 per player per round, with team totals around 337 per 18 holes. The team turned in mostly 80s and 90s, fielded a developing roster, and gradually improved its low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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