University of the Virgin Islands, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
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If you love the thought of waking up and overlooking the Caribbean, having a beach just down the road, the warm, and sometimes hot, weather, University of the Virgin Islands may be just the place to spend your higher education years.
• 1,898 undergraduates
• Public university
• Located by the airport and minutes from downtown Charlotte Amalie, where restaurants and shopping abound
• 12:1 student to faculty ratio
• 98% acceptance rate
• Mid 50% SAT 420-545, ACT 15-18
• 67% retention rate – Freshman returning for sophomore year
• Known for biology, business and education
• Campus is a bit worn but there is some newer construction
