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University of the Virgin Islands

  • LocationCharlotte Amalie, VI
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 1,739 students
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University of the Virgin Islands is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Catholic life here hasn’t been researched yet. We research from official sources only, starting with the largest campuses, and we never guess. The nearest Catholic church mapped in OpenStreetMap is 2.4 miles away.

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Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of the Virgin Islands, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaints Peter and Paul Cathedral: 2.4 mi1Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church: 2.7 mi2University of the Virgin Islands (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral — 2.4 mi · 20-21A Kronprindsens Gade, Charlotte Amalie
  2. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church — 2.7 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
49 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.28%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.69%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 938 · ACT 20.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,416

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

SportsNAIA · HBCU Athletic Conference
SettingRural
ROTCArmy
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member10 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,508
Total students1,739
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$7,469
Cost of attendance (per year)$17,771
Median federal debt at graduation$16,800
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
28%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$38,681
Admission rate99%
Students receiving Pell grants49%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 783–1030ACT 19–22
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT938
SAT reading & writing423–550
SAT math360–480
ACT composite19–22
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 47 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

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Is University of the Virgin Islands a Catholic college?
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