UTRGV 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley was $6,244. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UTRGV

UTRGV net price calculator

$6,244

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UTRGV for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$6,244	$1,825 (41%)	$4,055	$5,068	$7,248	$11,013	$12,967
2021	$4,419	$235 (5%)	$2,191	$2,912	$5,452	$11,268	$12,432
2020	$4,654	$335 (8%)	$2,993	$3,473	$6,405	$11,400	$12,917
2019	$4,319	$224 (5%)	$2,625	$3,509	$7,109	$11,270	$12,090
2018	$4,095	$337 (8%)	$2,382	$3,144	$6,488	$10,904	$12,467
2017	$4,432	$97 (2%)	$2,673	$3,514	$6,196	$11,312	$13,161
2016	$4,335	$1,329 (44%)	$3,123	$3,649	$6,416	$10,628	$10,916
2015	$3,006	$521 (21%)	$1,715	$2,425	$5,078	$9,988	$10,711
2014	$2,485	--	$1,113	$2,132	$5,475	$10,259	$11,000

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,563	$760 (3%)	$9,541	$12,782	$1,240
2021	$22,803	$835 (4%)	$8,917	$12,646	$1,240
2020	$21,968	$385 (2%)	$8,132	$12,598	$1,238
2019	$21,583	$600 (3%)	$7,813	$12,552	$1,218
2018	$20,983	$495 (2%)	$7,587	$12,186	$1,210
2017	$20,488	$166	$7,438	$11,840	$1,210
2016	$20,654	$2,295 (13%)	$7,292	$12,168	$1,194
2015	$18,359	$372 (2%)	$5,173	$12,036	$1,150
2014	$18,731	$172	$5,173	$12,408	$1,150
2013	$18,559	--	$5,165	$12,394	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UTRGV provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,049 dormitories available to its students at $4,240 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UTRGV is $471 per month.
Does UTRGV provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UTRGV for one academic year is $3,368, which works out to $374 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UTRGV estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,240.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UTRGV estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,403

If living off-campus, with family: $4,588

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,588
How much is UTRGV application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $50.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UTRGV offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$332	$398
For out-of-state students	$740	$806

Housing and Meal

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,368	$4,240	N/A	0	1,049
2021	$3,170	$4,240	N/A	0	1,109
2020	N/A	N/A	$8,252	17	1,206
2019	N/A	N/A	$8,124	17	1,298
2018	N/A	N/A	$7,986	17	1,308
2017	N/A	N/A	$7,950	17	1,424
2016	$2,940	$4,692	N/A	21	1,384

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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