California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
94% admitted · $11,186/yr after aid
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Open
- Average net price
- $4,858
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $52,947
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public college in Edinburg, TX with 28,666 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants, and admitted students average 985 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $4,858 per year ($3,980 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,947 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 13,542
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 11,486
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 49%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing460–560
200800
SAT Math420–530
200800
ACT Composite15–21
136
What The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $17,358
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,993
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,713
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$3,980
- $30–48k$3,681
- $48–75k$4,614
- $75–110k$7,274
- $110k+$14,327
Get a personal estimate with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $52,947
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $12,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 28,666
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 68%
- White2%
- Hispanic93%
- Black1%
- Asian1%
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley FAQ
What is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's acceptance rate?+
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley admits 94% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 460–560 on SAT Reading and Writing and 420–530 on SAT Math; the average total is 985.
What ACT score do you need for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–21.
Is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?+
In Fall 2023, 13,542 students applied to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and 11,486 were admitted; 5,634 enrolled.
Does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley consider legacy status?+
No. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley require an essay?+
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $17,358 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $4,858.
What is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's graduation rate?+
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 227368 · How we use this data
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