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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

UT Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, Texas 78539-2999

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Major research university — excellent value

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public institution in Edinburg with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1020, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 27K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,620 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $6,500.

Established
2013
Motto
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis
Mascot
Vaqueros
Type
Public research university
Conference
WAC
Division
Division I

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85%Acceptance
1020SAT Avg
27,026Students
19:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$49,620Earnings 10yr
$6,500Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1020

Reading & Writing
470570
Math
440540

ACT Score Range

Composite
1622

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1020

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,859
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,939
Room & Board$9,662
Books & Supplies$1,190
Total Cost of Attendance$18,343
Average Net Price$6,500
Median Debt at Graduation$12,950
Monthly Payment (10yr)$137

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,006
$30–48K$5,775
$48–75K$7,695
$75–110K$13,104
$110K+$16,528

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$6,500

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

74.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,593

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

207

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (160)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
27,026
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
53%
Pell Grant Recipients
64%

Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Hispanic 94%
Asian 1%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.3%
Freshman Retention78.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,812
8 Years$44,456
10 Years$49,620

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,400
Men
$50,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#213
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#58

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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