The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker; 65% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public institution located in Edinburg, Texas with approximately 28,666 undergraduate students enrolled. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The average net price after financial aid is $4,831 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $44,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a public research university with its main campus in Edinburg, Texas, United States, and multiple other campuses throughout the Rio Grande Valley. It is the southernmost member of the University of Texas System. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley was created by the Texas legislature in 2013 after the consolidation of the University of Texas at Brownsville and the University of Texas–Pan American.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $6,500/year after aid and a median debt of only $9,593 at graduation, UTRGV is one of the most affordable paths to a UT System degree you'll find anywhere. The concern worth flagging is the 49% graduation rate — fewer than half of students finish, so you'll want to be honest with yourself about support systems and commitment before enrolling. If you're a first-generation student, a commuter, or someone who needs to stay close to home in South Texas without taking on serious debt, this can be a genuinely smart choice — just go in with a plan.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (28,666 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W University Dr
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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