University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
- 4 Year
- EDINBURG, TX
CollegeGrad School
University of Texas System
University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
- grade B+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- EDINBURG, TX
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 2,874 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade C+
- Campusgrade A minus
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade B
- Dormsgrade unavailable
- Campus Foodgrade A
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade A minus
About
- Branch of
- University of Texas System
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Western Athletic Conference
From University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
Innovation. Opportunity. Purpose. Careers. That’s what the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is about. With campuses throughout the Valley, UTRGV empowers successful futures, enhances daily life, and lets our region shine as a global innovator in higher education, bilingual education, health education, biomedical research, and emerging technology that inspires positive change.
UTRGV invites you and your guests to view our campus locations, hear from current students, and learn about the opportunities offered to you in Vaquero Nation.
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University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
February 1
Acceptance Rate
88%
SAT Range
830-1090
ACT Range
16-22
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Accepts Common App
No data available
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into UTRGV?
Test Scores and High School GPA for University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
See Other CollegesCost
Net Price
$8,105 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,938 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 141 responses63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 189 responses67%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 187 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration581 Graduates
- Biology513 Graduates
- Psychology486 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities346 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science310 Graduates
- Social Work and Youth Services184 Graduates
- Nursing183 Graduates
- Business162 Graduates
- Communications142 Graduates
- Accounting133 Graduates
Luminary Scholars
The UTRGV Luminary Scholarship program is a one-of-a-kind scholarship that offers incoming freshmen the opportunity to eliminate the stress and anxiety associated with paying for college. Knowing that your bachelor's and graduate degrees are fully covered means that you can focus on your success! As a bonus, the scholarship includes the first two years of room and board.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
19,660 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
6,774
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
70%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
44%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 221 responsesPoll
45%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 276 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
53%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 89 responsesUniversity of Texas - Rio Grande Valley Reviews
Rating 3.83 out of 5 2,874 reviews
My experience at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Brownsville, has been one of the best chapters of my life. I really enjoy coming to school here. Growing up in South Texas, I was extremely anxious to begin college life; however, UTRGV immediately put my mind to ease once I started in the Fall of 2022. The professors, advisors and other employees are kind, helpful, and understanding. They truly see me as a person. I also enjoy attending a diverse and culturally friendly university. The number of resources provided for students is incredible! No matter what kind of issue I am facing, I know there is a kind of resource that will help me through my troubles. Also, not only am I immersed in my own culture and heritage, but I am also able to learn of others as well. Overall, I have really enjoyed my experience at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Brownsville. It's a beautiful community that I consider as a second home.
It was something new to me and I enjoyed how helpful everyone was. I liked all the activities they had for all the events throughout the year. Homecoming is big for them and I love the tradition of when you graduate, you get to put your stole on whoever helped you the most. I love the school and being able to work there as a work-study helped me out a lot. The tuition advantage also helped a lot!
I believe that UTRGV is a good choice for students who are looking for an affordable education. I obtained my bachelor's degree back in 2021 in music performance, and I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge during my time there. The best part is that I graduated debt-free! Now I will be pursuing my master's degree at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. I owe it to my music professors at UTRGV who helped me prepare.