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About University of the Virgin Islands

open access admissionssmall class sizescaribbean public universityhealth sciences focus

University of the Virgin Islands is a public university in Charlotte Amalie, VI, known for its open access admissions, small class sizes, and caribbean public university. With an acceptance rate of 97%, University of the Virgin Islands is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 251 students each year. University of the Virgin Islands is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 800–990, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. University of the Virgin Islands offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $7,204 per year; the sticker price of $29,176 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of the Virgin Islands acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

97%
Overall Accept Rate
895
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 800 – 990 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of the Virgin Islands

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Application Strategy
UVI gives priority to students from the U.S. Virgin Islands and the broader Caribbean region, so if you have ties to the region, highlight them clearly in your application materials and any optional short-answer prompts.
Extracurriculars
UVI is known for its marine and environmental science programs tied to the Caribbean ecosystem, so if you are applying to a STEM program, feature any lab work, environmental projects, or hands-on research experience that connects to coastal or tropical environments.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of the Virgin Islands actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$29k/yr$6.6k
30k-48k~$29k/yr$6.0k
48k-75k~$29k/yr$8.6k
75k-110k~$29k/yr$11.2k
110k+~$29k/yr$11.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

29%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$32k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,114
Undergrad Enrollment
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