UTRGV Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 94.19%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 990. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,799
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,645
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UTRGV:
- Total Enrollment: 33,881, including 5,219 online students
- 28,674 Undergraduate, 5,207 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.8% men, 58.2% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 51%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 18%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 81%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 149 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 67 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UTRGV Overview
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a four-year, public school located in Edinburg, TX. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The UTRGV's tuition & fees is $9,799 for Texas residents and $19,645 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,248.
The school has a total enrollment of 33,881 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
UTRGV's acceptance rate is 94.19% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 40.51%. The median SAT score is 990 and the ACT score is 18.
UTRGV ranked 235th in National Universities and 22nd in Texas Colleges rankings. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is $9,799 for in-state students and $19,645 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,589 for in-state students and $15,971 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,143 for Texas residents and $19,749 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,738 for Texas residents and $15,948 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,799 | $19,645 |
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| Graduate | $8,589 | $15,971 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,143 | $19,749 |
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| Graduate | $8,738 | $15,948 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UTRGV
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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