The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX • publicDI | Southland
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 32,723 • Total: 40,284
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1201 W University Dr
Edinburg, TX
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Website
Region
Southwest
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 13,466 (41.2%) • Female: 19,257 (58.8%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 344 1.1%
Black/African American 180 0.6%
Hispanic/Latino 30,540 93.3%
White 648 2.0%
Two or More Races 62 0.2%
International 541 1.7%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
84.8%
11,486 admitted from 13,542 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 470-570
Math: 440-540
Total: 910-1110
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
16-22
Application Types Offered
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
49.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
29.4%
Freshman Retention Rate
79.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
24.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$18,607
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$28,677
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,637
Out-of-state: $17,707
Room & Board
$1,190
Books & Supplies
$9,780
Students Receiving Pell Grants
82%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
Southland
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball Basketball Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (6)
Basketball Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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