by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of the Virgin Islands, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of the Virgin Islands came in at $5,957 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $16,557. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $657 in-state and $657 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,300 | $15,900 |
| Fees | $657 | $657 |
| Total | $5,957 | $16,557 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does University of the Virgin Islands cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how University of the Virgin Islands prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In VI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of the Virgin Islands is fairly typical on price.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the University of the Virgin Islands Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at University of the Virgin Islands has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,631 | $13,892 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,631 | $13,892 |
| One Year Ago | $4,955 | $14,864 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,300 | $15,900 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at UVI has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 7.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $17,710 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.45%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $6,222. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 4.58%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $17,315.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,222 | $17,315 |
| In 2 Years | $6,498 | $18,108 |
| In 3 Years | $6,787 | $18,937 |
| In 4 Years | $7,089 | $19,804 |
| In 5 Years | $7,404 | $20,711 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $74,164, versus roughly $26,596 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at University of the Virgin Islands, go to the University of the Virgin Islands Financial Aid page.
