The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Public
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley admitted 94.2% of applicants university-wide (17,310 of 18,377).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 94.2% | 17,310 | 18,377 |
| In-state | 88.9% | 8,000 | 9,000 |
| Out-of-state | 60.0% | 300 | 500 |
| International applicants | 80.0% | 400 | 500 |
| Men | 91.6% | 7,439 | 8,124 |
| Women | 96.3% | 9,871 | 10,253 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 17,310 admitted students, 7,013 enrolled (40.5% yield).
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 880–1090
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 15–21
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $35,805/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,827 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $15,978 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $35,805/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $3,785 |
| $30k–48k | $3,877 |
| $48k–75k | $5,665 |
| $75k–110k | $7,972 |
| Over $110k | $13,782 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Transfer-In Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- UTRGV Excellence Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- UTRGV Luminary Scholars — Varies (Merit)
- UTRGV Tuition Advantage — tuition and mandatory fees (Need Based)
- VAMOS/UTRGV Endowed Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- VAMOS/UTRGV Scholars Program — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Transfer-In Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- UTRGV Excellence Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- UTRGV Luminary Scholars — Varies (Merit)
- VAMOS/UTRGV Endowed Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- VAMOS/UTRGV Scholars Program — Varies (Other)
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcript
- Undergraduate Application via ApplyTexas
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Admissions Essay (Essay A or B) (optional)
- College Transcripts (dual enrollment) (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- High School Transcript
- Undergraduate Application via ApplyTexas
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Admissions Essay (Essay A or B) (optional)
- College Transcripts (dual enrollment) (recommended)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
Draft these in the free Essay Coach
Prompts from the ApplyTexas member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $49,620
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 50.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 81%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $12,950
- At graduation
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #213
- WSJ: #227
- Forbes: #449
- Niche: #198
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (16%), Business & marketing (12%), Psychology (10%).
Student–faculty ratio: 25:1 · 37% of class sections have under 20 students.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.