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University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
94.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹18,62,390Out-of-state
Students
28,666Undergraduates
Students per teacher
20Student to faculty

About

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a public research university with its main campus in Edinburg, Texas, United States, and multiple other campuses throughout the Rio Grande Valley. It is the southernmost member of the University of Texas System. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley was created by the Texas legislature in 2013 after the consolidation of the University of Texas at Brownsville and the University of Texas–Pan American.
In the fall of 2026, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley enrolled 36,466 students, making it the ninth-largest university in the state of Texas and the fourth-largest (student enrollment) academic institution in the University of Texas system. In 2018, UTRGV was also one of the largest universities in the U.S. to have a majority Hispanic student population; 89.2% of its students are Hispanic, virtually all of them Mexican Americans.
It was classified in 2020 among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

Admissions planning estimate

94.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 59.2%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 84.82%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 84.8% (11,486/13,542; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

94 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 17,002
Offered a place 15,983
Enrolled 7,013

43.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite880-1090
4001600
ACT composite15-21
136

What a year costs

₹28,93,575 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹18,62,390
  • Housing₹9,13,770
  • Books & supplies₹1,17,415
Sticker price ₹28,93,575
After aid (average) ₹4,53,785

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹9,38,099
Out-of-state ₹18,62,390

Average aid awarded: ₹11,03,795 a year.

Outcomes and support

81.1%
Retention
50.9%
Graduation
93%
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One teacher for every 20 students

Larger classes; seek out small seminars.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

Hispanic 93.2%
White 2%
Unknown 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 0.2%
Native American 0%

6 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural Production Operationsbachelor
American Sign Languagebachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computational Sciencebachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Manufacturing Engineeringbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physical Sciences, Generalbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Languagebachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate94.19%
Total Applicants17002
Admitted Applicants15983
Enrolled Applicants7013
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %880
SAT Composite 75th %1090
ACT Composite 25th %15
ACT Composite 75th %21

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹9,38,099
Out-of-State Tuition₹18,62,390
Average Housing Cost₹9,13,770
Books & Supplies₹1,17,415
Average Net Price₹4,53,785
Students Receiving Aid93%
Average Aid Awarded₹11,03,795
Out-of-State Students0.00

Student Body Diversity

African American0.62%
Asian1.06%
Hispanic93.23%
White1.97%
Multiracial0.21%
Native American0.03%
Pacific Islander0.00
International1.79%
Unknown Race1.1%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate50.9%
Retention Rate81.11%
Student/Faculty Ratio20:1
Total Undergraduates28666

Contact

Street Address1201 W University Dr
ZIP Code78539
Phone(888) 882-4026
Websitehttps://www.utrgv.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/