The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	1,049
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	94%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	51%

Located in Edinburg, Texas, UTRGV is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that UTRGV is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 72% at UTRGV suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,541

Cost of attendance at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,333

Cost of attendance at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley received on average $8,702 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,702

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	3,677	74%	$5,458	$20,067,979
Other Federal Grant	3,692	74%	$5,489	$20,263,748
State Grant/Scholarships	3,111	63%	$4,626	$14,392,028
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,551	71%	$2,116	$7,514,682
Total Grant & Scholarships	4,846	98%	$8,702	$42,170,458

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley students is 51.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.0%.

51.1%

asian 65.2% 43 students
African American 82.3% 14 students
white 41.1% 30 students
unknown 60.7% 17 students
hispanic 50.6% 1,754 students
International Students 58.5% 62 students
Mixed Race 69.2% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Western Athletic Conference
Basketball Western Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Western Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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