University of the Virgin Islands

Charlotte Amalie, VI

University of the Virgin Islands

Charlotte Amalie, VI

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Tuition & Fees

$8,752

$18,661

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
530
25th
420
75th
490
25th
380
75th
23
25th
14
75th
16
25th
15
75th
20
25th
14
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undergraduateRatios

31%

male

69%

female

10

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 838
Declined 22
Total Received 860
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Enrollment

1,508

undergraduate students

231

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1962, the University of the Virgin Islands is a public four-year university that is known for its programs in Marine Biology, Hospitality Management, and Education. It is located on a 175-acre campus on the island of St. Thomas, three miles west of Charlotte Amalie.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 1,739
Established in 1962
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other
Historically Black college/university yes

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175-acre St. Thomas campus three miles west of Charlotte Amalie (population: 10,354); 130-acre St. Croix campus in Golden Grove, 80 miles from Puerto Rico. Served by air.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

University of the Virgin Islands
2 John Brewers Bay
Charlotte Amalie, VI
00802-9990

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
11%
Top 1/4
32%
Top 1/2
64%
Bottom 1/2
36%
Bottom 1/4
14%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
530
25th
420
75th
490
25th
380
75th
23
25th
14
75th
16
25th
15
75th
20
25th
14

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) April 30
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Admit Rate

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 838
Declined 22
Total Received 860

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

60%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

92%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$6,411

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,612
Housing $4,500
Food $6,265
Additional fees $3,140
Books & supplies $1,750
Total $21,267
Average Financial Aid - $6,411
Total with Avg. Aid $14,856

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 340 693-1090
F: 340 693-1095
financialaidstt@uvi.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Soccer yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dance, salsa dancing, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
InterUniversity Athletic League

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Police Science yes yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Physics, General yes yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Work yes yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Transportation/Mobility Management yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Elementary Education
  2. Business Administration
  3. Accounting

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-medicine

1,739

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

87%

1,508
students

Female
69%
1,037

Male
31%
471

13%

231
students

Female
77%
179

Male
23%
52

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

67%

1,014
students

Female
68%
685

Male
32%
329

33%

494
students

Female
71%
352

Male
29%
142

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
67%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
14%
Hispanic/Latino
5%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

81

Transfer applicants enrolled

5%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented British Virgin Islands
St. Kitts And Nevis
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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