University of the Virgin Islands

Reach out to University of the Virgin Islands's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Students who apply to University of the Virgin Islands for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than October 2.

University of the Virgin Islands Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of the Virgin Islands's admissions stats.

University of the Virgin Islands 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.1
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	36%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	8%
Waitlist	No

University of the Virgin Islands Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of the Virgin Islands.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to University of the Virgin Islands?

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University of the Virgin Islands may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with University of the Virgin Islands directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of the Virgin Islands Admissions

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Transferring to University of the Virgin Islands

Transfer student admissions is not competitive.

For Students Waitlisted to University of the Virgin Islands

University of the Virgin Islands has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of the Virgin Islands?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at University of the Virgin Islands

What does University of the Virgin Islands consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with University of the Virgin Islands for more information on admission factors.

University of the Virgin Islands Application Requirements

To apply to University of the Virgin Islands, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with University of the Virgin Islands's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)		2
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record		√
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of the Virgin Islands?

Students admitted to University of the Virgin Islands have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of the Virgin Islands does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

University of the Virgin Islands is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 36% of University of the Virgin Islands's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 8% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be competitive with other University of the Virgin Islands applicants, you should strive to earn between 830 and 1030 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of the Virgin Islands 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1030 and 25% of scored lower than 830, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of the Virgin Islands students scored 490 or higher and 75% of students scored 440 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of the Virgin Islands students scored 540 or higher, and 75% scored a 440 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of the Virgin Islands, you should strive to earn between 14 and 20 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 20 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of the Virgin Islands's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 20, and three out of four students scored lower than 20 on the ACT.

A 14 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of the Virgin Islands students. Only one out of every four students scored below 14.

More Information on Transferring to University of the Virgin Islands

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to University of the Virgin Islands. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in University of the Virgin Islands during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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University of the Virgin Islands Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of the Virgin Islands?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of the Virgin Islands.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of the Virgin Islands?

✅ University of the Virgin Islands is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is University of the Virgin Islands's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of the Virgin Islands is 98%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of the Virgin Islands?

🟨 University of the Virgin Islands may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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