Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands · Public ·Rural
University of the Virgin Islands
At a glance
Basics
- Type
- Public
- Setting
- Rural
- Enrollment
- 1,518 students
- Women / Men
- 68.6% / 31.4%
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- SAT (mid 50%)
- 783–1030
- ACT (mid 50%)
- 19–22
Cost
- Avg net price
- $7,469
- Sticker price
- $17,771
- Tuition (in-state)
- $5,957
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $16,557
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 28.2%
- Retention rate
- 68.6%
- Median earnings (10y)
- $38,681
- Median debt
- $16,800 (~$182/mo)
Financial aid
- On Pell grants
- 48.7%
- Take federal loans
- 17.1%
All majors at University of the Virgin Islands
35 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.
Cost & ROI
Is University of the Virgin Islands worth it?
Pay $7,469/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $38,681 ten years out — about 5.2× the annual cost. Value grade: A.
- Avg net price
- $7,469/yr
- Median earnings
- $38,681/yr (10y out)
- Median debt
- $16,800~$182/mo
- 4-year est. cost
- $29,876net of aid
Frequently asked questions
What is University of the Virgin Islands's acceptance rate?
University of the Virgin Islands admits 99% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 783–1030 range on the SAT.
How much does University of the Virgin Islands cost per year?
The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $7,469. The sticker price before any aid is $17,771, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $29,876.
How much debt do University of the Virgin Islands graduates have?
Graduates leave University of the Virgin Islands with a median federal student loan balance of $16,800, which works out to about $182 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 17.1% of students take federal loans.
Is University of the Virgin Islands worth the cost?
Ten years after enrolling, University of the Virgin Islands graduates earn a median of $38,681 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 5.2× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns University of the Virgin Islands a value grade of A.
What SAT score do you need for University of the Virgin Islands?
Admitted students score 783–1030 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.
What is the graduation rate at University of the Virgin Islands?
28.2% of full-time undergraduates graduate from University of the Virgin Islands within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 68.6%.
What are the most popular majors at University of the Virgin Islands?
35 programs are listed in federal data; 27 have positive share data. The largest reported major at University of the Virgin Islands is Business Administration, Management and Operations (16.9%), followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (12.5%).
What percent of University of the Virgin Islands students receive financial aid?
48.7% of University of the Virgin Islands students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 17.1% take federal student loans.
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