University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
#17 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
Founded in 2013, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is a Public school located in Edinburg, TX.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is ranked 17th in Lowest Acceptance Rate.
The following statements briefly introduce University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is 507 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is 3.79 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is $35,472 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is 1.15% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 227 medical school students have enrolled to University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is $22,372 for Texas residents and $35,472 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 2.43% compared to the previous year rate (2026). University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine's tuition is 45.49% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 6.0% lower than average tuition of Texas medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is $9,799 for Texas residents and $19,645 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $8,589 for Texas residents and $15,971 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $17,842 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $6,160.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $22,372 | $35,472 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Texas Public Medical School Average | $24,553 | $37,746 |
| Living Costs | $17,842 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $6,160 | |
| Books & Supplies | $6,103 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $9,799 | $19,645 |
| Graduate Program | $8,589 | $15,971 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is 507. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.79 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine | 507 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 513 |
| GPA - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine | 3.79 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Texas Medical Schools | 3.87 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is 1.15% where 4,789 applicants have applied to and 55 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at UTRGV medicine is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 4,789 | 3,999 (83.5%) |
790 (16.5%) |
2,131 (44.5%) |
2,648 (55.3%) |
| Enrolled | 55 | 53 (96.4%) |
2 (3.6%) |
27 (49.1%) |
28 (50.9%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.15% | 1.33% | 0.25% | 1.27% | 1.06% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Texas Medical Schools | 2.75% | 3.16% | 1.24% | 2.96% | 2.58% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 55 first-time students have enrolled in University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine.By residency, 96.4% of new students is Texas residents and 3.6% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 50.9% of enrolled students is women and 49.1% is men students.
A total of 227 students have enrolled to University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine. By gender, there are 101 male and 126 female students at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 227 |
| Men Students | 101 |
| Women Students | 126 |
| First-time Students | 55 |