School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
Phone956-665-2011
WEBwww.utrgv.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.utrgv.edu/en-us/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.applytexas.org/
Financial Aidwww.utrgv.edu/en-us/admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/CollegeMoney/
Veterans Tuitionwww.utrgv.edu/en-us/admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid/veterans-resources/index.htm
Disability Servicewww.utrgv.edu/accessibility/index.htm
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryResearch University with high research activity
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is 87.70% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 47.87%. The application fees are $50 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate87.70 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)47.87 %
Graduate Application Fees$50

Tuition & Fees

UTRGV's 2024 tuition & fees is $9,859 for Texas residents and $19,939 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.13% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($19,333).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,443 for Texas residents and $15,994 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.02% compared to the last year's rate.
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$9,859$19,939
Graduate Tuition & Fees$8,443$15,994
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 31,559 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 5,587 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UTRGV has 26,434 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 5,125 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students31,559
Undergraduate Students26,434
Graduate Students5,125
Online Enrollment5,587

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

UTRGV offers 146 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UTRGV
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs146 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification