by our College Data Analytics TeamIs UVI worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
UVI is ranked #922 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C.
Among the majors UVI offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | #8 of 90 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #63 of 638 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #63 of 638 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | #71 of 678 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #71 of 678 |
| Accounting / Finance | #72 of 708 |
| Accounting | #72 of 708 |
| Registered Nursing | #83 of 966 |
| Nursing | #83 of 966 |
| Health Professions | #113 of 1,275 |
Below is the detailed UVI value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of the Virgin Islands is ranked #922 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
University of the Virgin Islands is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UVI costs about $10,560. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $42,239 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $17,439 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $7,469 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,560 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $42,239 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UVI net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UVI degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $69,756 | — | — |
| All Students | $42,239 | #922 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $29,876 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UVI shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,828 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,211 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,895 |
| $75K–$110K | $10,729 |
| Over $110K | $10,895 |
About 69% of UVI undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,753 per year. Get more details on the UVI financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the UVI net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.