University of the Virgin Islands

University of the Virgin Islands is a public four-year institution located in Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands, in a rural fringe campus setting. The university enrolls 1,982 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 29% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 76% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers an Associate degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse as well as a certificate in Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians at the two-to-four-year level, providing students with options in healthcare and technical energy-related fields.

As the only accredited public institution of higher education in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the University of the Virgin Islands serves a critical role in providing educational access to residents of St. Thomas, St. Croix, and surrounding islands. Its programs address workforce needs specific to the territory, including healthcare staffing and technical vocational training.