School Summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley


General Information:

Founded in 1927, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seated on 819 acres located in Hidalgo county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 21:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 5 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 491. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1201 West University Dr.

Edinburg, TX
78539
For more information call: 888 882-4026. This school has a website at https://www.utrgv.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.applytexas.org


Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $7,857.00 $20,007.00
Room and Board $10,164.00 $10,164.00
Fees $2,136.00 $2,136.00
Total $20,157.00 $32,307.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.utrgv.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Internships, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.


Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 1.47% 0.87%
600-699 13.43% 7.6%
500-599 41.48% 35.9%
400-499 35.86% 39.51%
300-399 7.48% 15.57%
200-299 0.27% 0.55%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 1.44%
24-29 11.23%
18-23 44.19%
12-17 41.19%
6-11 1.96%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 15%
11-25% 22.00%
26-50% 30.00%
Under 50% 32.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball


No intramural male sports found.


No intramural female sports found.


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 12,374
Female 16,300
Total 28,674


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 14,150
Female 19,731
Total 33,881

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 1%
Hispanic 93%
Native American 0%
White 2%
Other 3%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 88%
At Least 25 Years Old 12%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 100%
Out Of State 0%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 4%
Live Off Campus 96%


The Stomp, Boots n BBQ, Carnival of Madness

Vaquero Runners, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, American Medical Student Association, Integrated Health Sciences Student Association, Student Nurse Organization


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 27.0501                                           Statistics, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 50.0301                                           Dance, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 26.0102                                           Biomedical Sciences, General
  • 19.0711                                           Early Childhood and Family Studies
  • 51.0001                                           Health and Wellness, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 51.3204                                           Medical/Health Humanities
  • 01.0308                                           Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 51.2314                                           Rehabilitation Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 51.0201                                           Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • 54.0105                                           Public/Applied History
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 50.0913                                           Music Technology
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 13.0201                                           Bilingual and Multilingual Education
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 05.0203                                           Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
  • 40.0101                                           Physical Sciences, General
  • 19.0708                                           Child Care and Support Services Management
  • 26.1302                                           Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
  • 26.0908                                           Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 30.3001                                           Computational Science
  • 50.0904                                           Music Theory and Composition
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 30.7102                                           Business Analytics
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.3601                                           Manufacturing Engineering
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 11.1003                                           Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • 16.0103                                           Language Interpretation and Translation
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 16.1603                                           Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 51.1501                                           Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • 52.0203                                           Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 27.0503                                           Mathematics and Statistics
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 30.1901                                           Nutrition Sciences
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.