The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
tuition & fees
$19,645
graduate tuition & fees
$15,971
acceptance rate
94%
Student Population
33,881
online students
5,219
Number of Programs
149
Financial Aid Amount
$9,248
SAT Scores
990
Graduation Rate
51%
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a Public, 4 years college located in Edinburg, Texas. UTRGV ranked 298th in National Universities and 28th in Texas Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 33,881 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. UTRGV's acceptance rate is 94.19% last year (undergraduate school).
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
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 | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539-2999 |
| Phone | 956-665-2011 |
| WEB | www.utrgv.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.utrgv.edu/en-us/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.applytexas.org/ |
| Financial Aid | www.utrgv.edu/en-us/admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/CollegeMoney/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.utrgv.edu/en-us/admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid/veterans-resources/index.htm |
| Disability Service | www.utrgv.edu/accessibility/index.htm |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is 94.19% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 40.51%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94.19 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 40.51 % |
Tuition & Fees
UTRGV's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,799 for Texas residents and $19,645 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.53% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($19,542).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,589 for Texas residents and $15,971 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -0.14% compared to the last year's rate.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,799 | $19,645 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,589 | $15,971 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 33,881 students have enrolled at UTRGV (2024-2025). Among them, 5,219 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UTRGV has 28,674 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 5,207 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 33,881 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 28,674 |
| Graduate Students | 5,207 |
| Online Enrollment | 5,219 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UTRGV offers 149 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UTRGV
| Number of programs | 149 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor'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 | ✔ |