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University of the Virgin Islands

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Charlotte Amalie, VI

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Located in Charlotte Amalie, VI, University of the Virgin Islands is a public small school with roughly 1,518 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 99% of applicants. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $94,239/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate99%
SAT range783–1030
ACT range19–22
Undergrads1,518
Yield (admits who enroll)42%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$17,771
4-year grad rate28%
Median earnings, 10yr out$38,681

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans17%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out40%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$51,737/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$46,775/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$94,239/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$58,403/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity350
Typical room charge$4,500
Typical board charge$5,780

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of the Virgin Islands's acceptance rate?

University of the Virgin Islands in Charlotte Amalie, VI admits approximately 99% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of the Virgin Islands?

Admitted students at University of the Virgin Islands typically score between 783–1030 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of the Virgin Islands?

Admitted students at University of the Virgin Islands typically score between 19–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of the Virgin Islands cost?

University of the Virgin Islands's total cost of attendance is reported at $17,771 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of the Virgin Islands require students to live on campus?

No -- University of the Virgin Islands doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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