University of the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, VI
1,898
Students
4,450
Avg. Financial Aid
Non-competitive
Admission Difficulty
98%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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University of the Virgin Islands is a Comprehensive institution located in St. Thomas, VI, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
2 John Brewers Bay
St. Thomas, VI 00802
United States
St. Thomas, VI 00802
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Hospitality Administration |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mining And Petroleum Technologies Related |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/police Science |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
899
Applied
885
Accepted
1,898
Enrolled
Female Admissions
563
Females Applied
557
Females Accepted
99%
Male Admissions
336
Males Applied
328
Males Accepted
98%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.18
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Recommended |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | April 30th | October 1st | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | April 30th | Not reported |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
4,631
In-state
13,892
Out-of-state
Fees
604
Full-time student fees
9,900
Room & board
4,120
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
4,450
Avg. Financial Aid Package
4,600
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,240
Avg. Loan Aid
8,500
Avg. Grant Aid
3,440
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
1%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,898
Total undergrad students
6%
International Students
5%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.36% |
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| Black or African American | 71.19% |
| White or Caucasian | 4.93% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.28% |
| Asian | 0.68% |
| Two or more races | 0.68% |
| Other | 6.69% |
Gender
Male (34.19%)
Female (65.81%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | Not Reported |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Welcome Kontiki Boat Ride, Afternoon on the Green and Miss University of the Virgin Islands
Welcome Kontiki Boat Ride, Afternoon on the Green and Miss University of the Virgin Islands
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Golden Key Honor Society, Student Nurses Association, National Student Exchange Club and St. Kitts and Nevis
Student Government Association, Golden Key Honor Society, Student Nurses Association, National Student Exchange Club and St. Kitts and Nevis
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Basketball | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Soccer | No | |
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| Track And Field | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | No | |
No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Basketball | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Soccer | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | No | |
No |
Faculty
216
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 98
Part-time - 118
Male - 101
Female - 115