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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

U. the Virgin Islands admits about 10 in 10 applicants (99%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 4% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 97%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled35 of 100 · 340 students
Admitted, went elsewhere64 of 100 · 627
Not admitted1 of 100 · 10

The funnel

Applied
977
Admitted
967
Enrolled
340

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (99% and 99%).

$25 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

35%

Yield

35% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college35%
35%
← 5%higher than 77% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college99%
99%
← More selectivemore selective than 4% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How U. the Virgin Islands reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered. Scores are optional. 17% of first-years sent an SAT and 2% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Required
College-prep program
Considered
Recommendations
Not considered
Essay
Not considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%University of the Virgin Islands
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 907 on the SAT, 263 points below the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total783–1030median 920
4008001000120014001600
Reading & Writing423–550median 490
200400600800
Math360–480median 430
200400600800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

17%

submitted SAT

2%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college907
907
← 900higher than 2% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)