The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 8.93% from 2018 ($28,514), where U of the Virgin Islands-Albert A. Sheen's current cost is $31,061.
In 2024, the COA is increased by 8.93% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $13,834 (2018) to $15,521 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 12.19% over the past 10 years.
The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at University of the Virgin Islands-Albert A. Sheen.
U of the Virgin Islands-Albert A. Sheen's tuition increase rate is lower than the Virgin Islands's average increase rate of 17.82%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.
Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for University of the Virgin Islands-Albert A. Sheen over the past 6 years. The COA has increased 8.93% for that period where the last year costs were $31,061.
The COA includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. It varies by major programs, tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state), type of living facility, and personal expenses.
Tuition & Fees Changes
The tuition & fees have increased 12.19% for the last 6 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $15,521. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at University of the Virgin Islands-Albert A. Sheen over last the 6 years.
Books & Supplies Costs Changes
The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,750, and it has not changed since 2018.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Change by Year |
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| 2018-19 | $1,750 | - |
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| 2019-20 | $1,750 | |
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| 2020-21 | $1,750 | |
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| 2021-22 | $1,750 | |
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| 2022-23 | $1,750 | |
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| 2023-24 | $1,750 | |
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Living Costs Changes
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 5.75% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 0.00% when living-off campus from the year 2018 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at University of the Virgin Islands-Albert A. Sheen.
| Year | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
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| 2018-19 | $12,930 | $13,222 | - |
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| 2019-20 | $12,930 | $13,222 | |
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| 2020-21 | $12,930 | $13,222 | |
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| 2021-22 | $12,930 | $13,222 | |
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| 2022-23 | $12,930 | $13,222 | |
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| 2023-24 | $13,790 | $14,082 | 6.65% |
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