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University of the Virgin Islands campus

🇺🇸 USA · Virgin Islands, U.S.

University of the Virgin Islands

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
99%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹15,55,232Out-of-state
Students
1,518Undergraduates
Students per teacher
9Student to faculty

About

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is a student-centered institution devoted to excellence, innovation, research and making an impact in the U.S. Virgin Islands and globally. Top Reasons to Attend UVI Frequently Asked Questions About the Virgin Islands Founded in 1962, UVI is a public, co-ed, land-grant HBCU (Historically Black College and University) in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI). Approximately 1,741 students are enrolled on the two campuses : the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas . The institution offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across its six colleges and schools . (Source: https://www.uvi.edu/about/index.html)

Admissions planning estimate

98% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 63%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 97.44%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 97.4% (838/860; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

99 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 977
Offered a place 967
Enrolled 340

35.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite783-1030
4001600
ACT composite19-22
136

What a year costs

₹28,19,557 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹15,55,232
  • Housing₹10,80,218
  • Books & supplies₹1,84,107
Sticker price ₹28,19,557
After aid (average) ₹7,01,578

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹5,59,553
Out-of-state ₹15,55,232

Average aid awarded: ₹6,02,198 a year.

Outcomes and support

68.6%
Retention
28.2%
Graduation
8%
From out of state

One teacher for every 9 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 68.1%
Hispanic 14.4%
White 5.3%
Multiracial 3.2%
Unknown 1%
Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native American 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Postbachelor's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate98.98%
Total Applicants977
Admitted Applicants967
Enrolled Applicants340
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %783
SAT Composite 75th %1030
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹5,59,553
Out-of-State Tuition₹15,55,232
Average Housing Cost₹10,80,218
Books & Supplies₹1,84,107
Average Net Price₹7,01,578
Average Aid Awarded₹6,02,198
Out-of-State Students8%

Student Body Diversity

African American68.12%
Asian0.33%
Hispanic14.36%
White5.34%
Multiracial3.16%
Native American0.07%
Pacific Islander0.46%
International7.18%
Unknown Race0.99%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate28.23%
Retention Rate68.59%
Student/Faculty Ratio9:1
Total Undergraduates1518

Contact

Street Address2 John Brewers Bay
ZIP Code00802
Phone(340) 693-1160
Websitehttps://www.uvi.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/