University of the Virgin Islands

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,955

7% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,632

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

97.4%

860 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,739

62.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28.2%

75 Graduates

About

University of the Virgin Islands is a higher education institution located in St. Thomas Island, VI. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of the Virgin Islands were General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (26 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (18 degrees).

In 2023, 258 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the Virgin Islands. 80.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (186 degrees), 8.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the Virgin Islands is $4,955, which is $−19,620 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Virgin Islands was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 258 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the Virgin Islands is $4,955, which is $19,620 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,632.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending University of the Virgin Islands received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,955

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of the Virgin Islands was $4,955. The cost of tuition at University of the Virgin Islands is $−19,620 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of the Virgin Islands (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,632

2023 Value

23%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of the Virgin Islands had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,632. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of the Virgin Islands grew by 23%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of the Virgin Islands (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,637

Room and Board

$1,750

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the Virgin Islands was of $10,637 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,750. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of the Virgin Islands (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at University of the Virgin Islands received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 12.9% with respect to 2022, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of the Virgin Islands (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Virgin Islands was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 258 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of the Virgin Islands received 860 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 40.5% annual growth. Out of those 860 applicants, 838 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,739 students enrolled at University of the Virgin Islands in 2023. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of the Virgin Islands has an overall enrollment yield of 40.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

838

Accepted Out of 860

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of the Virgin Islands was 97.4% (838 admissions from 860 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 96.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 40.5%, while admissions grew by 41.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of the Virgin Islands (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

28% of enrolled first-time students at University of the Virgin Islands in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of the Virgin Islands had a total enrollment of 1,739 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of the Virgin Islands is 1,083 students and the part-time enrollment is 656. This means that 62.3% of students enrolled at University of the Virgin Islands are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of the Virgin Islands, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.8% Black or African American, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.67% White, 2.99% Two or More Races, 0.92% Asian, 0.46% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0575% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of the Virgin Islands in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (46.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (21%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (45%), followed by White Female (19.9%) and White Male (7.28%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the Virgin Islands in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,739 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Virgin Islands is 1,083 and the part-time enrollment is 656. This means that 62.3% of students enrolled at University of the Virgin Islands are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of the Virgin Islands (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of the Virgin Islands was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of the Virgin Islands had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of the Virgin Islands (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,162 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
237 enrolled students
White
116 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the Virgin Islands is 66.8% Black or African American, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.67% White, 2.99% Two or More Races, 0.92% Asian, 0.46% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0575% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 28 students (1.61%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 156 more women than men received degrees from University of the Virgin Islands. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of the Virgin Islands is black or african american (186 degrees awarded). There were 8.45 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of the Virgin Islands is General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (26 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of the Virgin Islands, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (13 degrees awarded), Protective Services (21 degrees), and Biology (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Virgin Islands are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,517,352 people), Secondary school teachers (519,726 people), Physicians (402,138 people), Education administrators (270,203 people), and Other managers (268,699 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the Virgin Islands in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (13 degrees awarded), Protective Services (21 degrees), Biology (26 degrees), Education (38 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Virgin Islands are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of the Virgin Islands are Natural Resources & Conservation (13 degrees awarded), Protective Services (21 degrees), Biology (26 degrees), Education (38 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Virgin Islands are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of the Virgin Islands.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
27 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
26 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of the Virgin Islands was General Business Administration & Management with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of the Virgin Islands according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

207

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Virgin Islands, which is 0.246 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (207).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of the Virgin Islands by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Virgin Islands in Other Mining & Petroleum Technologies, which is 2.33 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 30 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Virgin Islands in General Business Administration & Management, which is 4.29 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 9% of students graduating from University of the Virgin Islands completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of the Virgin Islands is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
186 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded
White
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Virgin Islands is black or african american (186 degrees awarded). There were 8.45 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

1.55% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
152 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
34 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the Virgin Islands is black or african american female (152 degrees awarded). There were 4.47 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (34 degrees).

Operations

University of the Virgin Islands has an endowment valued at nearly $53.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.78M (3.3%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of the Virgin Islands had a total salary expenditure of 103M. University of the Virgin Islands employs 51 Assistant professors, 25 Associate professors and 19 Professors. Most academics at University of the Virgin Islands are Female Assistant professor (32), Male Assistant professor (19), and Female Associate professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Virgin Islands are: Business and Financial Operations, with 103 employees, Management, with 84 employees, and Service with 49 employees.

Endowment

$53.8M

2023 Endowment

0.693%

growth from 2022

University of the Virgin Islands has an endowment valued at about $53.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the Virgin Islands grew 0.693% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.04M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of the Virgin Islands (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$38.8M

2023 Salaries

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of the Virgin Islands paid a median of $38.8M in salaries, which represents 37.7% of their overall expenditure ($103M) and a 0% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 18.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 20.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.35M

Instructional Salaries

103

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of the Virgin Islands paid a total of $7.35M to 103 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

51 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

103 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of the Virgin Islands were Assistant professor with 51 employees, Associate professor with 25 employees, and Professor with 19 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Virgin Islands were Business and Financial Operations with 103 employees, Management with 84 employees, and Service with 49 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of the Virgin Islands was Female Assistant professor with 32 employees, Male Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Female Associate professor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of the Virgin Islands.

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