University of the Virgin Islands

www.uvi.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,631

2021 Average Net Price

$9,850

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.44%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

98.4%

567 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,624

58.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

32%

108 Graduates

About

University of the Virgin Islands is a higher education institution located in St. Thomas Island, VI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of the Virgin Islands were Registered Nursing (31 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees), and Accounting (27 degrees).

In 2021, 282 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the Virgin Islands. 73.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (216 degrees), 8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the Virgin Islands is $4,631, which is $−18,553 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the Virgin Islands is $4,631, which is $−18,553 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,850.

In 2021, 68% of undergraduate students attending University of the Virgin Islands received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,631

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of the Virgin Islands was $4,631. The cost of tuition at University of the Virgin Islands is $−18,553 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$9,850

2021 Value

1.07%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of the Virgin Islands had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,850. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of the Virgin Islands grew by 1.07%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at University of the Virgin Islands received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 10.5% with respect to 2020, when 76% 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.

3.44%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Virgin Islands was 3.44%, which represents 10 out of the 291 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 567 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 11.4% annual growth. Out of those 567 applicants, 558 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,624 students enrolled at University of the Virgin Islands in 2021. 36% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of the Virgin Islands has an overall enrollment yield of 41.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

558

Accepted Out of 567

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of the Virgin Islands was 98.4% (558 admissions from 567 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 99.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 11.4%, while admissions declined by −12.5%..

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

36%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

36% of enrolled first-time students at University of the Virgin Islands in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of the Virgin Islands had a total enrollment of 1,624 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of the Virgin Islands is 946 students and the part-time enrollment is 678. This means that 58.3% 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 68.9% Black or African American, 11.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.77% White, 1.91% Two or More Races, 0.431% Asian, 0.308% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0616% 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 (50.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.46%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37.7%), followed by White Female (27.5%) and Black or African American Male (13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the Virgin Islands in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,624 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Virgin Islands is 946 and the part-time enrollment is 678. This means that 58.3% of students enrolled at University of the Virgin Islands are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

63%

2021 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 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of the Virgin Islands had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

Black or African American
1,119 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
186 enrolled students
White
110 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the Virgin Islands is 68.9% Black or African American, 11.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.77% White, 1.91% Two or More Races, 0.431% Asian, 0.308% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0616% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 71 students (4.37%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 134 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 (216 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of the Virgin Islands is Registered Nursing (31 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees) and Accounting (27 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Physical Sciences (11 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (19 degrees), and Protective Services (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (171,850 people), Social workers, all other (168,906 people), Postsecondary teachers (141,038 people), Police officers (135,712 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (99,983 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the Virgin Islands in 2021 are Physical Sciences (11 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (19 degrees), Protective Services (27 degrees), Math & Statistics (9 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of the Virgin Islands are Physical Sciences (11 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (19 degrees), Protective Services (27 degrees), Math & Statistics (9 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

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 Justice, public order, & safety activities (343,413 people), Elementary & secondary schools (281,097 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (266,788 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (164,564 people), and Computer Systems Design (143,926 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
31 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
31 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
27 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of the Virgin Islands was Registered Nursing with 31 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 2021

208

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 74 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Virgin Islands, which is 0.356 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (208).

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 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Virgin Islands in Criminal Justice - Police Science, which is 0.688 times less than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to women at University of the Virgin Islands in Registered Nursing. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of the Virgin Islands is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.7% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
216 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded
White
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Virgin Islands is black or african american (216 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

2.84% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
165 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
51 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 (165 degrees awarded). There were 3.24 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (51 degrees).

Operations

University of the Virgin Islands has an endowment valued at nearly $87.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.07M (2.37%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of the Virgin Islands had a total salary expenditure of 98.9M. University of the Virgin Islands employs 57 Assistant professors, 22 Professors and 22 Associate professors. Most academics at University of the Virgin Islands are Female Assistant professor (37), Male Assistant professor (20), and Male Professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Virgin Islands are: Business and Financial Operations, with 93 employees, Management, with 73 employees, and Service with 49 employees.

Endowment

$87.4M

2021 Endowment

35.3%

growth from 2020

University of the Virgin Islands has an endowment valued at about $87.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the Virgin Islands grew 35.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $37M 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

$32.8M

2021 Salaries

20.6%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of the Virgin Islands paid a median of $32.8M in salaries, which represents 33.2% of their overall expenditure ($98.9M) and a 20.6% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.89M

Instructional Salaries

114

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of the Virgin Islands paid a total of $7.89M to 114 employees working as instructors, which represents 24% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

57 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

93 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of the Virgin Islands were Assistant professor with 57 employees, Professor with 22 employees, and Associate professor with 22 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Virgin Islands were Business and Financial Operations with 93 employees, Management with 73 employees, and Service with 49 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of the Virgin Islands was Female Assistant professor with 37 employees, Male Assistant professor with 20 employees, and Male Professor with 15 employees.

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