University of the Virgin Islands (UVI)

Public four-year university in Charlotte Amalie, VI that costs an average of $7,071 a year after financial aid, admits 99% of applicants and graduates 24% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$7,071
Acceptance rate
99%
Graduation rate
24%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,157

HBCUPublicRural (fringe)1,518 undergraduates

Cost of UVI

Total cost of attendance (per year)$18,363
Tuition and fees, in-state$5,957
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$16,557
Housing and food (on campus)$11,500
Books and supplies$1,960
Average net price after aid$7,071

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$6,416
$30,001–48,000$6,417
$48,001–75,000$6,525
$75,001–110,000$9,951
$110,001+$13,169

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UVI's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate99%
Average SAT938
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)423–550
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)360–480
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)19–22
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate24%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$35,476
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,157
Rank in U.S. Virgin Islands (earnings)1st of 1 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$15,000
Typical monthly loan payment$170 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants49%
Students with federal loans13%

Majors and programs at UVI

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (24)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing57$58,241$16,987
Accounting and Related Services28——
Applied Mathematics10——
Biology40——
Business Administration, Management and Operations56——
Chemistry4——
Communication and Media Studies7——
Computer Science13——
Criminal Justice and Corrections26——
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology9——
English Language and Literature1——
Hospitality Administration/Management19——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Marketing8——
Mathematics4——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other2——
Music5——
Physics1——
Political Science and Government———
Psychology22——
Social Sciences———
Social Work1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods18——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

Certificate programs (10)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Agricultural Business and Management———
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other1——
Biology1——
Computer Science———
Data Science———
Political Science and Government———
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other4——
Special Education and Teaching———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods1——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language4——

Associate's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Computer Science4——
Criminal Justice and Corrections8——
Management Information Systems and Services———
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians15——
Physics9——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods1——

Master's degree programs (10)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services16——
Business Administration, Management and Operations25——
Educational Administration and Supervision17——
Mathematics———
Natural Resources Conservation and Research26——
Psychology2——
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other10——
Social Work3——
Student Counseling and Personnel Services2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2——

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision20——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology———

About UVI

TypePublic four-year university
LocationCharlotte Amalie, VI
SettingRural (fringe)
Undergraduates1,518
Student-to-faculty ratio10 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websiteuvi.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is UVI's acceptance rate?

University of the Virgin Islands admits 99% of applicants. Admitted students average 938 on the SAT.

How much does UVI cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $18,363 a year (tuition and fees: $5,957 in-state, $16,557 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,071 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,416.

How much do UVI graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $43,157 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 1 similar colleges in U.S. Virgin Islands. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($58,241 a year after graduation).

What is UVI's graduation rate?

24% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.