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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a large, public institution located in Edinburg, tx. Founded in 1927, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers undergraduate degrees in 160 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
27,040 undergraduates
cost $9,467 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 84.8%
SAT score average 1020
ACT score average 19
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

August
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
19 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Business and Management

Popular majors

Biology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Psychology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Educational Administration and Supervision
Business Administration, Management and Operations

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,467
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,662
Books & supplies $1,190
Other expenses $3,766
Cost of attendance* $24,085
Average financial aid package $11,561
Estimated cost $12,524 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,542
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,662
Books & supplies $1,190
Other expenses $3,766
Cost of attendance* $34,160
Average financial aid package $11,561
Estimated cost $22,599 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has a total undergraduate enrollment of 27,040, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

31,931

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
3%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
91%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
3%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, students love their Vaquero Runners. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539
phone 8888824026
address www.utrgv.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Vaquero runners

Alpha lambda delta honor society

American medical student association

Integrated health sciences student association

Student nurse organization

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley? 

The acceptance rate for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?

The average high school GPA for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $96,340.

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