University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) is a four-year, public school located in Charlotte Amalie, VI. It is a historically black college/university. University of the Virgin Islands was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (smaller programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UVI's tuition & fees is $5,957 for Virgin Islands residents and $16,557 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 66% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,753.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,792 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
UVI's acceptance rate is 98.98% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 35.16%. The median SAT score is 920 and the ACT score is 21.
UVI ranked 1st in Virgin Islands Colleges rankings. University of the Virgin Islands is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
UVI has 1 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of the Virgin Islands is $5,957 for in-state students and $16,557 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,516 for in-state students and $15,716 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,323 for Virgin Islands residents and $17,662 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,072 for Virgin Islands residents and $16,793 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $5,957 | $16,557 |
| Graduate | $8,516 | $15,716 |
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $6,323 | $17,662 |
| Graduate | $9,072 | $16,793 |
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
| Acceptance Rate » | 98.98% Acceptance Rate / 35.16% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 920 SAT / 21 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 28% |
| Retention Rate | 69%(full-time), 57% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10.00% (10 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 1,792 (1,569 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $8,753 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
University of the Virgin Islands offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
| Learning Opportunities | |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army |
| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services | |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
| Address | 2 John Brewers Bay, Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802-9990 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 340-776-9200 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-year, public |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
University of the Virgin Islands has 1 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
| Name | Location | Tuition & Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| University of the Virgin Islands-Albert A. Sheen | St. Croix, VI | $5,957 | $16,557 |
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