University of the Virgin Islands

Charlotte Amalie, VI · Public · offers Graduate degrees

HBCU Fringe rural

99%Acceptance rate
$7,469Average net price / year
28%Graduation rate
$38,681Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$16,800Median debt at graduation
1,518Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$5,957
Out-of-state tuition
$16,557
Total cost of attendance
$17,771
Room & board
$11,500
Books & supplies
$1,960
Average net price
$7,469

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$6,578
$30–48k
$5,968
$48–75k
$8,551
$75–110k
$11,160
$110k+
$11,863

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
99.0%
Average SAT
938
SAT reading (25–75%)
423–550
SAT math (25–75%)
360–480
ACT composite (25–75%)
19–22

Outcomes

Graduation rate
28%
First-year retention
69%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$32,360
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,681
Median debt (graduates)
$16,800
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
49%
Students with federal loans
17%

Programs: what graduates earn

4 of 52 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

Students

Undergraduates
1,518
Graduate students
271
Part-time
30%
Women / men
69% / 31%
White
5%
Hispanic
14%
Black
68%
Asian
0%
International
7%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Avg faculty salary
$66,411 / year
Full-time faculty
100%
Accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.uvi.edu
Also known as
UVI

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Education – 6% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 10% of degrees
  • Mathematics & Statistics – 4% of degrees
  • Physical Sciences – 3% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of the Virgin Islands?

99.0% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 938 on the SAT.

How much does University of the Virgin Islands cost?

The average net price after grants is $7,469 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $5,957 and the full cost of attendance is $17,771.

How much do University of the Virgin Islands graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $38,681 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

28% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.