Charlotte Amalie, VI

University of the Virgin Islands

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of the Virgin Islands is a four-year, public school located in Charlotte Amalie, VI.
It is a historically black college.
It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification.
University of the Virgin Islands is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

99% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 977 applied, 967 accepted, and 340 enrolled in UVI.
124 men and 216 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

920 SAT, 21 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 920 and ACT score is 21. The SAT score of 920 is a little bit lower than average, 25 to 33 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total7839201030
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing423490550
Math360430480
ACT Score
Composite192122
Math161718
English202123

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $5,957 for Virgin Islands residents and $16,557 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $8,516 for Virgin Islands residents and $15,716 for others.
Tuition has increased by 6.67% compared to last year at University of the Virgin Islands.

Financial Aid

963 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $6,411.
For freshmen, 207 students (92%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,001.

Student Population

A total of 1,792 students enrolled UVI in 2025.
By gender, 545 men and 1,247 women students are enrolled.
There are 1,569 undergraduate and 223 graduate students.

57 Major Programs

  • 5 programs through online
  • 12 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UVI is 28%.
The retention rate is 69% for full-time and 69% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
28%
Retention Rate
69%
Students to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 207 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UVI and the average faculty salary is $66,333. The studetns to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
There are 708 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $61,328.
Number of Faculties
207
Average Faculty Salary
$66,333
Number of Staffs
708
Average Staff Salary
$61,328

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries