Campus & Student Life at University of the Virgin Islands

Home to about 1,587 undergraduates in 2020, University of the Virgin Islands is a small, public university located in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, University of the Virgin Islands offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of the Virgin Islands can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of the Virgin Islands Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of the Virgin Islands is an "Historically Black College or University" (HBCU)

The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that University of the Virgin Islands is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

University of the Virgin Islands Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of the Virgin Islands Disability Services.

University of the Virgin Islands for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of the Virgin Islands does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of the Virgin Islands Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of the Virgin Islands for Veterans Guide.

University of the Virgin Islands offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, University of the Virgin Islands does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of the Virgin Islands

University of the Virgin Islands offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of the Virgin Islands

University of the Virgin Islands has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,587 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,034 (65.2%). Part-time attendance was 553 (34.8%).

Overall Diversity at University of the Virgin Islands Could not be Evaluated

We do not have sufficient information to evaluate and rank University of the Virgin Islands in terms of overall diversity. Please see the University of the Virgin Islands Diversity Guide for more information.

University of the Virgin Islands Competes in the NIAA

University of the Virgin Islands has a total of 84 student athletes, 51 men and 33 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of the Virgin Islands Athletics