University of the Virgin Islands Acceptance Rate &
University of the Virgin Islands is a public research university in Charlotte Amalie, VI, enrolling about 1,518 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 98.98% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,681 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,957
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,469 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 98.98% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,518 70.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.23%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 46.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 16.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 938
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,876
- Applicants (IPEDS): 860
- Room & Board: $11,500 annual estimate
University of the Virgin Islands: what the data shows
Common questions about University of the Virgin Islands, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of the Virgin Islands?
University of the Virgin Islands is located in Charlotte Amalie, VI (ZIP 00802-9990).
Is University of the Virgin Islands public or private?
University of the Virgin Islands is a Public institution.
How much does University of the Virgin Islands cost?
Published tuition: $5,957 in-state, $16,557 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,469.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,578 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,968 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,551 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,160 |
| $110,001+ | $11,863 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,828.
How hard is it to get into University of the Virgin Islands?
Admission rate: 98.98%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 938 and midpoint ACT 17.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of the Virgin Islands?
Total enrollment: 1,518 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,876 students.
Graduate enrollment: 223 students.
About 70% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of the Virgin Islands?
150%-time completion rate: 28.23%.
First-year retention: 68.6%.
What do graduates of University of the Virgin Islands earn?
Median earnings: $32,360 six years after entry; $38,681 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,800.
48.74% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of the Virgin Islands known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (40 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (31 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (22 completions)
- Accounting (20 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (14 completions)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other (13 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (13 completions)
- Psychology, General (12 completions)
- Computer Science (10 completions)
- Physics, General (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of the Virgin Islands a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 98.98%; completion rate 28.23%; median earnings $38,681 at 10 years; net price $7,469. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,957
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of the Virgin Islands was $5,957.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,469
2024 Value
In 2024 University of the Virgin Islands had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,469.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$29,876 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,469 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$23,828 4-Year In-State Tuition
$66,228 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,960 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$19,417 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$77,668 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of the Virgin Islands.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
17.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of the Virgin Islands was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of the Virgin Islands in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,794 | $13,174 | $11,730 |
| 2014 | $4,794 | $13,174 | $11,672 |
| 2015 | $5,014 | $13,834 | $12,220 |
| 2016 | $5,235 | $14,496 | $12,357 |
| 2017 | $5,235 | $14,496 | $11,968 |
| 2018 | $5,235 | $14,496 | $11,714 |
| 2019 | $5,235 | $14,496 | $10,426 |
| 2020 | $5,235 | $14,496 | $9,952 |
| 2021 | $5,235 | $14,496 | $9,527 |
| 2022 | $5,235 | $14,496 | $9,073 |
| 2023 | $5,612 | $15,521 | $7,599 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
98.98% Acceptance Rate
860 Total Applicants
838 Students Admitted
342 First-Time Students Enrolled
40.81% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 938
ACT Average: 17
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of the Virgin Islands reported total enrollment of about 1,518 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (68.1%), Hispanic or Latino (14.4%), and Non-Resident Alien (7.2%). About 48.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
70.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of the Virgin Islands in 2024 is 1,518 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,876 students. Graduate enrollment is about 223 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 68.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
8.19% 100% Completion Time
28.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 8.19% of students graduating from University of the Virgin Islands completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 28% male / 72% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 6% male / 94% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of the Virgin Islands.
Return on Investment
$16,800 Median Student Debt
$38,681 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
43.43% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1194.72% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of the Virgin Islands.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 40 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 31 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 22 completions
4. Accounting: 20 completions
5. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 14 completions
6. Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other: 13 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 13 completions
8. Psychology, General: 12 completions
9. Computer Science: 10 completions
Most popular programs at University of the Virgin Islands.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of the Virgin Islands graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of the Virgin Islands from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,379
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,416
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of the Virgin Islands is a public institution located in Charlotte Amalie, VI, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,518 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (68.1%), Hispanic or Latino (14.4%), Non-Resident Alien (7.2%). The admission rate is 98.98%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 938. The 150%-time completion rate is 28.23%. Approximately 48.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802-9990
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.23% graduation rate at University of the Virgin Islands falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of the Virgin Islands located?
University of the Virgin Islands is located in Charlotte Amalie, VI.
What is University of the Virgin Islands's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of the Virgin Islands is 99.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 860 applicants and 838 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of the Virgin Islands cost?
Reported tuition is $5,957 and average net price is $7,469 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,500 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of the Virgin Islands?
University of the Virgin Islands reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,876 students, Black or African American (68.1%), Hispanic or Latino (14.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of the Virgin Islands?
About 46.6% of students at University of the Virgin Islands are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of the Virgin Islands?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of the Virgin Islands reports midpoint SAT about 938 and midpoint ACT about 17.
What do graduates of University of the Virgin Islands earn?
Median earnings are $32,360 six years after entry and $38,681 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of the Virgin Islands?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of the Virgin Islands students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,800.
Is University of the Virgin Islands public or private?
University of the Virgin Islands is a public institution located in Charlotte Amalie, VI.
Is University of the Virgin Islands an HBCU?
Yes. University of the Virgin Islands is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is University of the Virgin Islands a tribal college?
No. University of the Virgin Islands is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- VI college costs
- VI colleges by ROI
- Outlying Areas regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in VI
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.