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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX

Tuition

$9,859

Acceptance

85%

Students

31,917

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,859

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,939

Avg On-Campus Living

$9,662

Avg Off-Campus Living

$9,780

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$19,521
Net price (after aid)$6,500

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$5,006
$30k – $48k$5,775
$48k – $75k$7,695
$75k – $110k$13,104
$110k+$16,528

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$49,620
Median debt at graduation$12,950
Est. monthly loan payment$137

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 3.8×

Graduates earn about 3.8× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants64%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans26%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

49%

Freshman Retention

79%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Cost advantage

Affordable public option

In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.

This school$9.9k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Lower net price

$6.5k below avg

Out-of-state value

$19.9k below avg

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$9.9k

below avg

Out-of-state

$19.9k

below avg

Net price

$6.5k

below avg

Pell

64%

above avg

Median debt

$12.9k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$49.6k

Academics

Program format

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Areas of study

AgricultureNatural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs (27)

Natural Sciences

Environmental SciencePhysicsChemistry

Social Sciences

Political ScienceEconomicsSociology

Communications

Public RelationsJournalism

Computer Science

Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData ScienceWeb Development

Admissions

Acceptance rate

85%

SAT range

910 - 1110

ACT range

16 - 22

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About The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley located?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, TX, in the United States.
What type of institution is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public university based in TX. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is approximately 85%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,859 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reports total enrollment of approximately 31,917 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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