The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Medium | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
26:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, Texas 78539
See on MapPhone
(956) 665-2011
Website
www.utrgv.edu/No Information for this section
cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$9,541Out of state
$19,333Graduate
In state
$8,333Out of state
$15,677Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
98%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 71.0% | $5,875 |
| State/local grants | 77.0% | $4,572 |
| Institutional grants | 68.0% | $3,053 |
| Loans | 13.0% | $3,651 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$8,888 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,196 per year
Personal Expenses
$3,620 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Psychology, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biomedical Sciences, General
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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Accounting
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Finance, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Information Science/Studies
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Computer Science
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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ENGINEERING
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Early Childhood and Family Studies
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Language Interpretation and Translation
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health and Wellness, General
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Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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Rehabilitation Science
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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Mathematics and Statistics
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Nutrition Sciences
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Computational Science
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Physical Sciences, General
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Dance, General
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Graphic Design
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Music Performance, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Business Administration and Management, General
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
- Social Work
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Special Education and Teaching, General
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Information Technology
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Information Science/Studies
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Bilingual and Multilingual Education
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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Educational/Instructional Technology
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Reading Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Civil Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Language Interpretation and Translation
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Spanish Language and Literature
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English as a Second Language
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
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Physician Associate/Assistant
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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Bioethics/Medical Ethics
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Nursing Education
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Nursing Administration
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Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Mathematics and Statistics
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Marine Sciences
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Business Analytics
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Experimental Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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School Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
87.7%- Apply 13,744
- Accepted 12,053
- Attend 5,770
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
$50Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
Not applicableRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
360-520
ACT Composite
16-22
SAT Reading
470-570
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
60%Male Students
40%Student Ethnicities
- Hispanic/Latino90.94%
- Caucasian3.1%
- Two Or More Ethnicities2.76%
- Asian1.37%
- Not Specified0.88%
- Black0.85%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.06%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.04%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
44,498
Undergraduate students
37,316
Graduate students
7,182
Full Time Students
68%Part Time Students
32%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Golf
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Tennis
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Golf
- Tennis
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Golf
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