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University of the Virgin Islands

Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands · Public · 1,508 undergrads · HBCU

University of the Virgin Islands admits 97% of applicants (fall 2023, federal IPEDS data).

Can I get into University of the Virgin Islands?

97% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 800–1020 on the SAT.

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860 applied, 838 admitted, fall 2023 (IPEDS).

What does University of the Virgin Islands cost?

$7,632 a year in-state

Out of state: about $17,541 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2022-23. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $16,582.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$6,828
$30,000–$48,000$6,211
$48,000–$75,000$8,895
$75,000–$110,000$10,729
over $110,000$10,895

Out-of-state tuition is $15,521 a year, against $5,612 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $9,909 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2022-23, College Scorecard.

Does University of the Virgin Islands need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked University of the Virgin Islands' fall 2027 rule yet. University of the Virgin Islands didn't consider scores for fall 2023 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2023. University of the Virgin Islands's site

What it's like

1,508
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Rural
Campus setting in Charlotte Amalie, VI.
76%
of first-years come back for year two.
10%
finish in four years. 29% within six.
$38.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$16.8k
median federal debt at graduation.

Questions people ask

What is University of the Virgin Islands' acceptance rate?
97% for fall 2023: 838 of 860 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of the Virgin Islands?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 800 to 1020 (IPEDS, fall 2023). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of the Virgin Islands cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $8,895 a year after grants (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $16,582.
How much does University of the Virgin Islands cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of the Virgin Islands is $15,521 a year, against $5,612 for in-state students. In-state students who got federal aid paid $7,632 on average after grants in 2022-23. Adding the $9,909 tuition gap gives about $17,541 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of the Virgin Islands' graduation rate?
29% of students finish within six years and 10% within four (IPEDS).