University of the Virgin Islands: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3036 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 857 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 789 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 1279 of 14,131 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
99%
Enrollment
4,500
Average SAT
907
Average ACT
21
Aid receiving
93%
Undergraduates
1,569
Graduates
223
Male:Female Ratio
30:70
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
University of the Virgin Islands has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Applicants | 977 | 314 | 663 |
| Admissions | 967 | 311 | 656 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 297 | 110 | 187 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 7% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 8% |
| â– Hispanic | 14% |
| â– Black or African American | 66% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of the Virgin Islands.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of the Virgin Islands majors
University of the Virgin Islands has granted 18 associate degrees across 5 programs, 164 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs, 49 master's across 9 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of the Virgin Islands.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 29 | 10 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 31 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 22 | - | - |
| Accounting | - | 13 | 7 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 7 | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 2 | 11 | - | - |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | - | - | 13 | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 10 | 2 | - |
| Computer Science | 3 | 7 | - | - |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | - | 7 | - | - |
| Physics, General | 7 | - | - | - |
| Applied Mathematics, General | - | 6 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 5 | - | - |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies & Technicians, Other | 5 | - | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 4 | - | - |
| Music, General | - | 4 | - | - |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | - | - | 4 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | - | 3 | - | - |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | - | 3 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 3 | - | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | - | 3 | - |
| Social Work | - | 1 | 2 | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | 2 | - | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | - | 1 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | - | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 18 | 164 | 49 | 7 |
Publications & Citations
University of the Virgin Islands has published 1,180 scientific papers with 27,464 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Environmental Science |
724
/ 19,183
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
712
/ 19,826
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
603
/ 11,573
|
| Ecology |
531
/ 16,619
|
| Geology |
517
/ 16,192
|
| Geography and Cartography |
408
/ 10,528
|
| Medicine |
402
/ 8,276
|
| Engineering |
393
/ 9,869
|
| Computer Science |
354
/ 6,900
|
| Political Science |
337
/ 5,608
|
| Physics |
336
/ 8,737
|
| Oceanography |
334
/ 13,000
|
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management |
328
/ 11,838
|
| Chemistry |
327
/ 8,684
|
| Law |
325
/ 5,555
|
| Sociology |
306
/ 6,484
|
| Paleontology |
259
/ 7,071
|
| Genetics |
252
/ 6,871
|
| Psychology |
239
/ 3,235
|
| History |
230
/ 4,254
|
| Art & Design |
215
/ 8,105
|
| Philosophy |
211
/ 2,829
|
| Archaeology |
196
/ 3,961
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
192
/ 5,784
|
| Business |
183
/ 1,465
|
| Biochemistry |
183
/ 5,614
|
| Botany |
182
/ 4,354
|
| Economics |
170
/ 1,620
|
| Fashion Design |
162
/ 7,473
|
| Mathematics |
158
/ 1,743
|
| Public Health |
156
/ 3,971
|
| Demography |
138
/ 3,740
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
129
/ 4,997
|
| Pathology |
122
/ 1,728
|
| Organic chemistry |
116
/ 2,216
|
| Social Psychology |
107
/ 1,168
|
| Materials Science |
107
/ 2,352
|
| Zoology |
107
/ 3,306
|
| Development Studies |
101
/ 994
|
| Statistics |
101
/ 1,329
|
Annual publication & citation counts
10 Notable alumni
1. Gregory Francis
1951-. (aged 75)
politician
Gregory R. Francis is an American politician. A Democrat, he served as tenth lieutenant governor of the United States Virgin Islands from January 1, 2007 to January 5, 2015, having been elected on a ticket with Governor John de Jongh.
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2. Osbert Potter
1956-. (aged 70)
politician
Osbert E. Potter is an American politician who served as the 11th lieutenant governor of the United States Virgin Islands from 2015 to 2019.
3. Hannibal Ware
Hannibal "Mike" Ware was the inspector general of the United States Small Business Administration. Ware was sworn into office on May 24, 2018 and served until January 24, 2025.
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4. Shawn Richards
1972-. (aged 54)
politician
Shawn Kenneth Richards is a Kittitian politician from the People's Action Movement (PAM). He currently serves as a member of the National Assembly, and was formerly the party leader of PAM and Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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All 10 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UVI
Founded
1962
Motto
Historically American. Uniquely Caribbean. Globally Interactive.
Colors
reflex blue, white
Academic calendar
August to June (August - December; January-June). Also Summer Session (June-July)
Total staff
570
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Address
2 John Brewers Bay Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands, 00802-9990 United States
City Population
14,000
Phone
3407769200
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Acceptance
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Avg SAT
1974
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Acceptance
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Top Ranked Subjects
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Acceptance
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Enrollment
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