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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Rating

Public

Type

33,766

Students

$16,792

Tuition

80%

Acceptance

#1328

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

Edinburg, TX

1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539-2999

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a very large public college located in Edinburg, TX ranked 63rd in Texas. It has a total of 28,355 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, with a 80.16% acceptance rate. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers 130 different majors and is best known for its Manufacturing Engineering, Hispanic-American Studies, and Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography programs (nationally ranked 17th, 21st, and 47th respectively). With an annual tuition of $6,664 for students from Texas and $16,792 for those from out-of-state, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is moderately priced. 48.91% of students graduate beginning the next phase of their lives, joining the workforce. After finishing college, alumni go on to generate more or less $41,900 per year, which is 1% above the national median.
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Cost

$18,260
Above Average

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

$18,260

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$31,074

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$23,208

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

80%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

80%

National

69%
Sat

950 - 1130

52% of students submit

Admissions Yield

54%

ACT

17 - 22

71% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$0

Application Website

https://www.applytexas.org

Students

28,355Undergrads
Large Student Population

Full-Time

93%

Part-Time

7%
Male

43%

In-state

83%

Female

57%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

15%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General8% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration6% Psychology, General76% Others

9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General

8% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

6% Psychology, General

76% Others

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

9%

535 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

8%

476 Graduates

Psychology, General

6%

358 Graduates

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

6%

351 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

5%

312 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

4%

241 Graduates

Social Work

4%

225 Graduates

Rehabilitation Science

4%

225 Graduates

Accounting

4%

220 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors20:120:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

20

Number of Library Books

511,935

Academic Spend per Student

$7,176

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

78%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$31,300/Year

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

$31,300

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$31,300

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$41,900

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

48%