University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1409 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #381 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #343 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 119 | In Texas |
| #560 of 1,032 | For Entomology |
| Top50% | For 78 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 27,040
- Graduates
- 4,891
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.utrgv.edu
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 82% | 87% |
| Applicants | 13,542 | 5,585 | 7,957 |
| Admissions | 11,486 | 4,599 | 6,887 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,376 | 1,819 | 2,557 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1,258 | 585 | 673 |
16,202 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,073 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,561 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 910
or below
75% of them
had 1110
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are 910-1110 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,453 or 26%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are 16-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 29080 (91%) |
|---|---|
| White | 921 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 795 (2%) |
| Asian | 496 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 293 (0.9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 277 (0.9%) |
| Two or more races | 46 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,481
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,857 | $6,948 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,857 | $6,948 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,937 | $14,499 |
| Fee in-district | $2,002 | $1,495 |
| Fee in-state | $2,002 | $1,495 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,002 | $1,495 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,106 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,252 |
| Room charge | $4,187 |
| Meal charge | $3,502 |
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley majors
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has granted 4,810 bachelor's degrees across 64 programs, 1,990 master's across 59 programs, and 90 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 473 | 50 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 412 | 43 | |
| Psychology, General | 452 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 144 | 232 | 6 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 364 | 12 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 330 | 37 | |
| Social Work | 160 | 153 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 97 | 138 | |
| Accounting | 142 | 90 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 195 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 128 | 22 | |
| Computer Science | 126 | 20 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 123 | 19 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 122 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 114 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 102 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 70 | 28 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 74 | 24 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 97 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 93 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 86 | ||
| Public Administration | 84 | ||
| Rehabilitation Science | 82 | ||
| Finance, General | 78 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 72 | 6 | |
| History, General | 67 | 5 | |
| Business Analytics | 69 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 54 | 14 | |
| Mathematics, General | 41 | 27 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 57 | 10 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 60 | 7 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 65 | ||
| Sociology, General | 55 | 9 | |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 63 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 39 | 22 | |
| Music, General | 35 | 19 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 52 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 44 | 4 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 46 | ||
| Medicine | 45 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 45 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 27 | 17 | |
| Chemistry, General | 26 | 11 | |
| Environmental Science | 36 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 36 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 20 | 16 | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 29 | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 33 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 26 | ||
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 3 | 22 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 24 | ||
| Physics, General | 11 | 10 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 20 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 20 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 20 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 19 | ||
| Economics, General | 19 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 18 | ||
| Graphic Design | 18 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 18 | ||
| School Psychology | 18 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 17 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 17 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 15 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 14 | ||
| Communication, General | 14 | ||
| Philosophy | 14 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 13 | ||
| Creative Writing | 13 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 13 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 13 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 12 | ||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 4 | 8 | |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 10 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 10 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 9 | ||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 9 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 8 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 7 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Marine Sciences | 7 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | ||
| Dance, General | 5 | ||
| Statistics, General | 5 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 4 | ||
| Experimental Psychology | 4 | ||
| Nursing Education | 4 | ||
| English as a Second Language | 3 | ||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 3 | ||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 2 | ||
| Information Technology | 2 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,810 | 1,990 | 90 |
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 41% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has published 9,282 scientific papers with 178,622 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Political Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | 0 | 7 |
| 1994 | 0 | 12 |
| 1995 | 0 | 11 |
| 1996 | 0 | 11 |
| 1997 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 | 2 | 9 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 | 1 | 8 |
| 2002 | 0 | 15 |
| 2003 | 6 | 34 |
| 2004 | 3 | 41 |
| 2005 | 4 | 66 |
| 2006 | 5 | 54 |
| 2007 | 6 | 40 |
| 2008 | 4 | 46 |
| 2009 | 2 | 49 |
| 2010 | 9 | 63 |
| 2011 | 10 | 59 |
| 2012 | 11 | 108 |
| 2013 | 13 | 120 |
| 2014 | 24 | 143 |
| 2015 | 198 | 235 |
| 2016 | 677 | 2754 |
| 2017 | 778 | 6244 |
| 2018 | 892 | 11984 |
| 2019 | 972 | 15821 |
| 2020 | 1052 | 20056 |
| 2021 | 1103 | 27014 |
| 2022 | 1096 | 26356 |
| 2023 | 1280 | 31935 |
| 2024 | 1072 | 33653 |
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley alumni
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William F. Garrison
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
William F. "Bill" Garrison is a retired American major general who commanded the United States forces during Operation Gothic Serpent, the military operation launched during the Somali Civil War in 1993 to capture Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid.
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Gloria E. Anzaldúa
- Occupations
- literary criticjournalistqueer theoristphilosopherwriter
- Biography
-
Gloria Evangelina Anzaldúa was an American scholar of Chicana feminism, cultural theory, and queer theory. She loosely based her best-known book, Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza (1987), on her life growing up on the Mexico–Texas border and incorporated her lifelong experiences of social and cultural marginalization into her work. She also developed theories about the marginal, in-between, and mixed cultures that develop along borders, including on the concepts of Nepantla, Coyoxaulqui imperative, new tribalism, and spiritual activism. Her other notable publications include This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color (1981), co-edited with Cherríe Moraga.
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Paul Stoll
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Paul Michael Stoll is an American-born Mexican professional basketball player for Halcones de Xalapa of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP). He played college basketball for Lansing Community College and University of Texas–Pan American.
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Rubén Hinojosa
- Occupations
- politicianadjunct professorbusiness executive
- Biography
-
Rubén Eloy Hinojosa is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 15th congressional district, from 1997 to 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district stretched from Seguin (east of San Antonio), to McAllen on the Mexican border. Much of the region was rural although Hidalgo County is part of the third-fastest-growing metropolitan statistical area in the country. Hinojosa served on the Financial Services and Education committees.
General info
| Alternative names | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley UTRGV UT Rio Grande Valley |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 |
| Motto | Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis Cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy |
| Colors | orange, gray, green, navy blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 4,149 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1201 W University Dr Edinburg, Texas, 78539-2999 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 100,000 |
| Phone | 9566652011 |
| Fax | +1 (956) 381 2150 |