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96.9%Acceptance
$5,612Tuition
1,431Students
29%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,681Earnings
#1 in U.S. Virgin IslandsPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNJCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24HBCU

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,612
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,521
Average Net Price
$7,563
Students Receiving Financial Aid
46.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,650
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,374
Books & Supplies
$1,750
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,012
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,800
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$178/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
39.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
16.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
46.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,828
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,211
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,895
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,729
$110,001+ $10,895

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the published tuition at this Caribbean public university. Net costs range from $6,211 for middle-income families ($30-48K) to $10,895 for the highest earners. The average student pays $7,563 annually after aid. Over four years, expect total costs between $25,000 and $44,000 depending on family income.

Only 17% of students take federal loans, keeping debt manageable at a median $16,800. Monthly loan payments average $178, which represents less than 6% of typical graduate earnings of $38,681. The 86% employment rate helps graduates manage this modest debt load. Nearly half of students qualify for Pell Grants, reflecting the university's mission to serve Virgin Islands families.

Virgin Islands residents get the best financial deal here. In-state students make up 93% of enrollment and pay just $5,612 in tuition compared to $15,521 for outsiders.

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