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University of Virginia's College at Wise

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BA Music

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Designated All-Steinway School

Training

•Degree culminates in a 40-minute capstone lecture recital

•Multiple large and small ensemble opportunities including Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Highland Winds, and Bluegrass Ensemble

Degree Flexibility

•58 credit-hour curriculum with applied music on a principal instrument

•Optional Pre-K-12 Teacher Licensure in Music available (101 total hours with education coursework)

School Info

Snapshot

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

29%

Admit Rate

school-wide

47%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,074

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,710

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,140

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,210

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated May 31, 4:45 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Designated All-Steinway School

Training

•Degree culminates in a 40-minute capstone lecture recital

•Multiple large and small ensemble opportunities including Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Highland Winds, and Bluegrass Ensemble

Degree Flexibility

•58 credit-hour curriculum with applied music on a principal instrument

•Optional Pre-K-12 Teacher Licensure in Music available (101 total hours with education coursework)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Designated All-Steinway School

Training

•Degree culminates in a 40-minute capstone lecture recital

•Multiple large and small ensemble opportunities including Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Highland Winds, and Bluegrass Ensemble

Degree Flexibility

•58 credit-hour curriculum with applied music on a principal instrument

•Optional Pre-K-12 Teacher Licensure in Music available (101 total hours with education coursework)

Key Info

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Audition

Spring Audition Deadline (On-Campus & Digital)Mar 15, 2026

Audition Requirements

Songs

TWO ART SONGS OR ARIAS

•Two pieces of contrasting styles, tempos, and languages

•Ideally one should be composed before 1850

•Vocal exercises will be sung to demonstrate vocal range

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Application Logistics

•Apply to UVA Wise via Common App or UVA Wise Application

•No application fee

•Rolling university admission

•Register via the Schedule an Audition form on the music audition page

•Spring 2026 deadline: March 15, 2026 (on-campus and digital)

•Must apply to UVA Wise before audition date for full scholarship consideration

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•Audition before the Division of Music faculty required for admission and scholarship consideration

•Formats: live on-campus, pre-recorded video, or in-person at regional high school audition events

•Live auditions are preferred

•Includes a brief interview

•Accompanist provided by the College, or bring your own or use recorded accompaniment

•Send sheet music to the UVA Wise accompanist at least one week prior to audition

Scholarship Info

•Music scholarships awarded based on audition performance

•All auditioning students automatically considered for scholarship

School Info

Snapshot

3.48

Avg GPA (W)

29%

Admit Rate

school-wide

47%

Grad Rate

1.1K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,074

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,710

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$31,140

Before aid

Average Net Price

$9,210

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NASM-accredited institutional member (National Association of Schools of Music)

•Designated All-Steinway School

Training

•Degree culminates in a 40-minute capstone lecture recital

•Multiple large and small ensemble opportunities including Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Highland Winds, and Bluegrass Ensemble

Degree Flexibility

•58 credit-hour curriculum with applied music on a principal instrument

•Optional Pre-K-12 Teacher Licensure in Music available (101 total hours with education coursework)

Updated May 31, 4:45 PM