Innovation. Opportunity. Purpose. Careers. That’s what the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is about. With campuses throughout the Valley, UTRGV empowers successful futures, enhances daily life, and lets our region shine as a global innovator in higher education, bilingual education, health education, biomedical research, and emerging technology that inspires positive change.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

February 1

Acceptance Rate

82%

SAT Range

900-1120

ACT Range

17-22

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$4,419 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$9,890 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

95%

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Academics

Professors

B+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

16:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

Luminary Scholars

The UTRGV Luminary Scholarship program is a one-of-a-kind scholarship that offers incoming freshmen the opportunity to eliminate the stress and anxiety associated with paying for college. Knowing that your bachelor's and graduate degrees are fully covered means that you can focus on your success! As a bonus, the scholarship includes the first two years of room and board.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

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Online Associates Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
27%
On Campus
1%
Online
71%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

21,292 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

5,470

Undergrads Over 25

10%

Pell Grant

70%

Varsity Athletes

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$41,900 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

47%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

91%

National

83%