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University of the Virgin Islands
Admission at University of the Virgin Islands is close to open (99%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $38,681 median earnings below before the application.
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University of the Virgin Islands anchors the college town of Charlotte Amalie, VI, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint. It is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities, a designation that shapes both its history and its present mission. It carries a land-grant charter — the 1862 mandate that ties it to agricultural and practical education.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $94,239 four years out. 48.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 1,518 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 68.6% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 800 and 1020 — near the VI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of the Virgin Islands's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of the Virgin Islands received 860 applications and admitted 838 (97.4%), with 342 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 800–1020 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of the Virgin Islands's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 420 | 480 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 430 | 490 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 19 | 20 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of the Virgin Islands compares
| University of the Virgin Islands | U.S. Virgin Islands median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 99% | 99% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,957 | $5,957 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $38,681 | $38,681 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of the Virgin Islands: $38,681 median at year ten, versus $38,681 across U.S. Virgin Islands institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $5,957 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $16,557. For non-residents, University of the Virgin Islands's $16,557 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Enrollment sits at 1,518 — University of the Virgin Islands is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of University of the Virgin Islands students — 28.2% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at University of the Virgin Islands
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,239 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,403 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $51,737 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,775 |
Median earnings for these 4 University of the Virgin Islands programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $38,681 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 19 additional University of the Virgin Islands programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of the Virgin Islands?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 800–1020 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 99% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of the Virgin Islands's acceptance rate?
97.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 838 admitted from 860 applicants.
How much does University of the Virgin Islands cost?
In-state tuition is $5,957; out-of-state students pay $16,557. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of the Virgin Islands graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $38,681 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.