The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Public · 28,666 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $3,785 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $3,877 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $5,665 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $7,972 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,782 |
| All incomes (average) | $4,831 |
Sticker tuition: $9,987 in-state, $19,827 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Average SAT
- 985
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 65%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 81%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $49,620
- Median debt at graduation
- $12,950
- International undergrads
- 450 (1.7%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Biology & Life Sciences16%
Business12%
Health & Nursing12%
Psychology10%
Criminal Justice9%
Engineering7%
Computer Science5%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Social Sciences3%
English & Literature2%
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