The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a public research university with its main campus in Edinburg, Texas, United States, and multiple other campuses throughout the Rio Grande Valley. It is the southernmost member of the University of Texas System. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley was created by the Texas legislature in 2013 after the consolidation of the University of Texas at Brownsville and the University of Texas–Pan American.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- Average net price: $5,282
- Undergraduate enrollment: 32,723
- Graduation rate (150%): 51%
- Graduation rate (200%): 56%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 55%
- Student to faculty ratio: 20:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $49,620
- Median earnings (8 years): $44,456
- Median earnings (6 years): $35,812
- Control: Public
- Locale: City, midsize
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Edinburg, TX
Majors and programs
The most common programs at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley include Psychology, Biology, Criminal Justice.
- Psychology (472 bachelor's) · median earnings $40,140 4 years after graduation · median debt $11,604
- Biology (458 bachelor's) · median earnings $47,954 4 years after graduation · median debt $12,051
- Criminal Justice (446 bachelor's) · median earnings $49,979 4 years after graduation · median debt $11,000
- Multi- (459 bachelor's) · median earnings $56,493 4 years after graduation · median debt $13,849
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (258 bachelor's) · median earnings $53,769 4 years after graduation · median debt $14,297
- Nursing (212 bachelor's) · median earnings $88,067 4 years after graduation · median debt $11,208
- Health Services (180 bachelor's) · median earnings $59,794 4 years after graduation · median debt $14,205
- Business Administration and Management (164 bachelor's) · median earnings $49,595 4 years after graduation · median debt $14,500
- Mechanical Engineering (153 bachelor's) · median earnings $87,991 4 years after graduation · median debt $15,125
- Computer Science (152 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 22%, Engineering 11%, Computer Science 6%, Health 27%, Biological Sciences 16%, Psychology 13%, Communication 3%, Other 2%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $3,785 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $3,785
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $3,877
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $5,665
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $7,972
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $13,782
- In-state tuition and fees: $9,987
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $19,827
- Books and supplies: $1,250
- On-campus room and board: $9,728
- Off-campus room and board: $10,262
- Off-campus with family: $5,304
- Typical cost of attendance: $16,830
- Sticker vs net gap: 69%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 65%
- Federal loan recipients: 26%
- Average institutional grant: $3,275
- Average federal loan: $4,951
- Median debt at graduation: $12,950
Admissions
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley admits 94% of applicants. Of students admitted, 41% enrolled.
- Applications: 18,377
- Admitted: 17,310
- Enrolled: 7,013
- Yield (first-choice signal): 41%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 32,723
- Women: 60%
- Commuter share (estimated): 96%
- Part-time undergraduates: 25%
- Age 25 and older: 14%
- Graduate students: 3,548
- Graduation rate: 51%
- Come back after freshman year: 81%
- First-generation: 53%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 37%
- Student to faculty: 20:1
- Professor salary: $107,034
- Associate professor salary: $88,702
- Assistant professor salary: $85,574
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,263
- Average SAT: 990
- Average ACT: 18
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley acceptance rate? The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley admits 94% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $3,785 a year after aid. Average net price is $5,282.
What majors does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offer? Popular programs include Psychology, Biology, Criminal Justice, Multi-, Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
What is the average salary after The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $49,620 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 55% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 51%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley official site: https://utrgv.edu.