University of the Virgin Islands Acceptance Rate
Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 860
- Admitted
- 838
- Yield
- 40.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 860 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of the Virgin Islands's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 97.4% (97.1% in 2014–15, 97.4% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 752 to 860 (+14%) over that period.
Its 97.4% rate makes University of the Virgin Islands more selective than about 4% of the 1,419 schools tracked here.
University of the Virgin Islands has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 40.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 752 | 730 | 97.1% | 393 |
| 2015–16 | 1,094 | 1,039 | 95% | 390 |
| 2016–17 | 1,789 | 1,645 | 92% | 345 |
| 2017–18 | 899 | 885 | 98.4% | 308 |
| 2018–19 | 721 | 705 | 97.8% | 306 |
| 2019–20 | 914 | 899 | 98.4% | 382 |
| 2020–21 | 640 | 638 | 99.7% | 322 |
| 2021–22 | 567 | 558 | 98.4% | 232 |
| 2022–23 | 612 | 593 | 96.9% | 251 |
| 2023–24 | 860 | 838 | 97.4% | 342 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 578 | 561 | 97.1% |
| Men | 282 | 277 | 98.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 420–530 | 28% |
| SAT Math | 380–490 | |
| ACT Composite | 14–20 | 1% |
How University of the compares
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Frequently asked
What is University of the Virgin Islands's acceptance rate?
University of the Virgin Islands's acceptance rate is 97.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (838 admitted of 860 applicants).
Is University of the Virgin Islands test optional?
University of the Virgin Islands is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of the Virgin Islands?
University of the Virgin Islands received 860 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 838.
What SAT score do you need for University of the Virgin Islands?
Admitted students at University of the Virgin Islands typically scored 420–530 on SAT Reading/Writing and 380–490 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uvi.edu/.