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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TXPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 94% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public institution located in the city setting of Edinburg, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 28.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 94%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
28.7K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
94% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading460 - 560
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math420 - 530
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite15 - 21
1typical 50% range36
94%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Engineering8% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,068
Earnings 5yr: $128,256
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,123
Earnings 5yr: $133,871
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,803
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,067
Earnings 5yr: $87,989
Debt: $11,674
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,991
Earnings 5yr: $77,043
Debt: $15,500
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,822
Earnings 5yr: $76,712
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,971
Earnings 5yr: $87,466
Debt: $19,250
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,857
Earnings 5yr: $60,284
Debt: $16,043
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,097
Earnings 5yr: $87,467
Debt: $16,055
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,924
Earnings 5yr: $69,606
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,427
Earnings 5yr: $67,983
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,848
Earnings 5yr: $74,618
Debt: $11,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,643
Earnings 5yr: $61,088
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,815
Earnings 5yr: $67,423
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,057
Earnings 5yr: $64,745
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,562
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,397
Earnings 5yr: $65,254
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,977
Earnings 5yr: $71,465
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,025
Earnings 5yr: $65,357
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,700
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$4,831
In-State Tuition$9,987
Out-of-State Tuition$19,827
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
65%
Pell Grants
26%
Take Loans
51%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$35,812
+39% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,620
Completion Signals
51%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
81%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,593
Est. Monthly Payment
$104/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
53%
Part-Time Share
25%
Avg Family Income
$29,154
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