University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1336 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #365 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #328 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 119 | In Texas |
| #534 of 1,018 | For Entomology |
| Top50% | For 79 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 28,674
- Graduates
- 5,207
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 94% and is among the 31% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 92% | 96% |
| Applicants | 18,377 | 8,124 | 10,253 |
| Admissions | 17,310 | 7,439 | 9,871 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 5,491 | 2,388 | 3,103 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1,522 | 742 | 780 |
17,255 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,219 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,830 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 880
or below
75% of them
had 1090
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are 880-1090 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,532 or 23%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are 15-21 (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 | 30828 (91%) |
|---|---|
| White | 920 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 847 (3%) |
| Asian | 495 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 363 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 327 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 81 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (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
- $11,663
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,857 | $7,001 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,857 | $7,001 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,697 | $14,379 |
| Fee in-district | $2,130 | $1,588 |
| Fee in-state | $2,130 | $1,588 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,130 | $1,592 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,263 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,252 |
| Room charge | $4,382 |
| Meal charge | $4,532 |
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley majors
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has granted 5,006 bachelor's degrees across 66 programs, 1,704 master's across 56 programs, and 108 doctorate degrees across 6 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 | 446 | 43 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 458 | 23 | |
| Psychology, General | 472 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 359 | 13 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 164 | 184 | 5 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 180 | 144 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 258 | 31 | |
| Social Work | 81 | 135 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 212 | ||
| Accounting | 144 | 65 | |
| Computer Science | 152 | 23 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 153 | 12 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 141 | 8 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 105 | 8 | |
| Finance, General | 102 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 100 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 93 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | 86 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 90 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 84 | 6 | |
| Physician Assistant | 90 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 63 | 23 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 86 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 74 | 7 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 80 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 79 | ||
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 73 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 45 | 21 | |
| Public Administration | 65 | ||
| Sociology, General | 54 | 11 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 49 | 15 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 38 | 25 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 53 | 10 | |
| Business Analytics | 59 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 58 | ||
| History, General | 49 | 8 | |
| Rehabilitation Science | 57 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 42 | 14 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 51 | 3 | |
| Medicine | 52 | ||
| Music, General | 40 | 10 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 49 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 41 | 7 | |
| Environmental Science | 35 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 35 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 30 | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 32 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 31 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 26 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 25 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 24 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 19 | 5 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 23 | ||
| Graphic Design | 23 | ||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 9 | 12 | |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 4 | 15 | |
| Economics, General | 19 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 19 | ||
| Philosophy | 17 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 16 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 16 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 14 | ||
| Communication, General | 14 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 14 | ||
| School Psychology | 14 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 12 | ||
| Education, General | 12 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 11 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 11 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 11 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 11 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 10 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 10 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 10 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | 4 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 9 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 9 | ||
| Information Technology | 9 | ||
| Marine Sciences | 8 | ||
| Creative Writing | 7 | ||
| Dance, General | 7 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 7 | ||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 7 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 6 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 6 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 6 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 5 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 5 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Experimental Psychology | 3 | ||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 3 | ||
| Statistics, General | 3 | ||
| Music Technology | 1 | ||
| Nursing Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 5,006 | 1,704 | 108 |
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 41% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has published 9,976 scientific papers with 203,614 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Psychology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 |
| 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 | 144 |
| 2015 | 199 | 235 |
| 2016 | 678 | 2754 |
| 2017 | 779 | 6258 |
| 2018 | 892 | 11985 |
| 2019 | 973 | 15817 |
| 2020 | 1052 | 20061 |
| 2021 | 1106 | 27017 |
| 2022 | 1100 | 26364 |
| 2023 | 1280 | 31937 |
| 2024 | 1094 | 33951 |
| 2025 | 842 | 32082 |
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley alumni
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William F. Garrison
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
William F. 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 philosopher and 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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Lucious Jackson
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Lucious Brown Jackson, also known as Luke Jackson, was an American professional basketball player. A power forward and center, he played for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1964 to 1972. He was named an NBA All-Star in 1965, and won an NBA championship with the 76ers in 1967. Jackson also played for the U.S. national team in the 1964 Summer Olympics.
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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.
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 | 4,303 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High 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 |