The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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About The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a large public university located on an urban campus in Edinburg, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 27,040, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The university offers 69 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,637, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,707.

Edinburg, TX

$7,637

Avg in-state
tuition

$17,707

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

85%

Acceptance Rate

79%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

49%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile910-1110

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

32k

Students enrolled

67%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

3%

Unknown

1%

Black

1%

Hispanic

91%

Two or more races

0%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

72% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

72%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

39

Total Online Enrollment

21,275

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

74% On-campus

26% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold17% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold15% online

Master'sCheck Bold37% online

DoctorateCheck Bold43% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

72%

State Grant Aid

71%

Institution Grant Aid

52%

Pell Grant

72%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,117
State Grant Aid$5,829
Institution Grant Aid$3,788
Pell Grant Aid$5,543

Financial Outlook

$13k

Average student debtafter graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Engineering.
9Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
10English Language And Literature/Letters.
11Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
13Health Professions And Related Programs.
14History.
15Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
16Mathematics And Statistics.
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
18Natural Resources And Conservation.
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
20Philosophy And Religious Studies.
21Physical Sciences.
22Psychology.
23Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
24Social Sciences.
25Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.