#14 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 14th 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 508 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
  • The average GPA of enrolled students at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is 3.69 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
  • The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is $33,711 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
  • The acceptance rate* at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is 1.18% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.35%.
  • Total 225 medical school students have enrolled to University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.

2024 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is $20,611 for Texas residents and $33,711 for out-of-state students. The 2024 tuition & fees is increased by 2.97% compared to the previous year rate (2023). University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine's tuition is 44.92% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 14.1% 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 $9,859 for Texas residents and $19,939 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $8,443 for Texas residents and $15,994 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $15,651 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $5,883.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine 2024 Tuition & Fees
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine Tuition & Fees$20,611$33,711
U.S. Public Medical School Average$39,216$61,203
Texas Public Medical School Average$26,774$39,252
Living Costs$15,651
Miscellaneous expenses$5,883
Books & Supplies$6,182
Undergraduate Program$9,859$19,939
Graduate Program$8,443$15,994

4-Yeras MD Program Total Costs

The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is $184,691 for Texas residents and $237,091 out-of-state students based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine Year by Year Cost of Attendance
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 44 Years Estimation
Tuition & Fees
Texas Residents$19,639$19,639$19,139$22,639$81,056
Out-of-State$32,739$32,739$32,239$35,739$133,456
Room & Board / transportation$13,873$13,883$20,511$17,589$65,856
Books & Supplies$5,930$4,172$1,634$4,172$15,908
Miscellaneous Expenses$5,324$5,212$5,969$5,366$21,871
COA
Texas Residents$44,766$42,906$47,253$49,766$184,691
Out-of-State$57,866$56,006$60,353$62,866$237,091

MCAT & GPA Scores

The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is 508. 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 3.69 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine 2024 MCAT and GPA
2024
MCAT - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine508
U.S. Medical Schools512
Texas Medical Schools512
GPA - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine3.69
U.S. Medical Schools3.77
Texas Medical Schools3.80

Acceptance Rate & Yield

The 2024 acceptance rate at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is 1.18% where 4,508 applicants have applied to and 53 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 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine 2024 Acceptance Rate and Yield
TotalResidencyGender
TexasOther StateMenWomen
Applicants4,508 3,719
(82.5%)
789
(17.5%)
2,083
(46.2%)
2,412
(53.5%)
Enrolled53 49
(92.5%)
4
(7.5%)
22
(41.5%)
31
(58.5%)
Acceptance Rate1.18% 1.32% 0.51% 1.06% 1.29%
U.S. Medical Schools3.97% 11.88% 1.26% 3.93% 4.02%
Texas Medical Schools2.81% 3.26% 1.25% 2.87% 2.76%

New Students and Total Enrollment

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 53 first-time students have enrolled in University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine.By residency, 92.5% of new students is Texas residents and 7.5% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 58.5% of enrolled students is women and 41.5% is men students.
A total of 225 students have enrolled to University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine. By gender, there are 114 male and 111 female students at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine.
2024 Student Population at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
2024
Total Enrollment225
Men Students114
Women Students111
First-time Students53