The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$8,132
Avg in-state tuition
$18,260
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a large public university located on an urban campus in Edinburg, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 29,113, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The university offers 66 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,132, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,260.
$8,132
Avg in-state tuition
$18,260
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Admissions Breakdown
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
80% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 950-1130
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-22
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 950-1130
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-22
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
51%
Online Student Enrollment
20:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
89%
White
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Unknown
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more races
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
58%
Socio-economic diversity
67% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
67%
State Grant Aid
59%
Institution Grant Aid
47%
Pell Grant
67%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$13k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.