University
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
24,634
Students
9,987
Avg. Financial Aid
Non-competitive
Admission Difficulty
8483/10540
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a University institution located in Edinburg, TX, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Office of Enrollment Services
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539
United States
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539
United States
Contact
Dr. Debbie Gilchrist
Interim Registrar
Email: debbie.gilchrist@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-2926
Fax: 956-665-2212
Interim Registrar
Email: debbie.gilchrist@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-2926
Fax: 956-665-2212
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-American/Chicano Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biomedical Sciences |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Entrepreneurship |
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| Finance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Civil Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Manufacturing Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Child-care And Support Services Management |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Language Interpretation And Translation |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Health And Wellness |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Rehabilitation Science |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computational Science |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physical Sciences |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dance |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
10,540
Applied
8,483
Accepted
24,634
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,931
Females Applied
4,817
Females Accepted
81%
Male Admissions
4,609
Males Applied
3,666
Males Accepted
80%
Applying
0
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | July 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | July 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 480 | 570 | |
| SAT Math | 470 | 550 | |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
6,345
In-state
18,795
Out-of-state
Fees
1,468
Full-time student fees
8,124
Room & board
4,976
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
Financial Aid
9,987
Avg. Financial Aid Package
10,357
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
7,510
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,392
Avg. Loan Aid
3,174
Avg. Grant Aid
10,455
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
79%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
5%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
24,634
Total undergrad students
2%
International Students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 91.32% |
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| Black or African American | 0.47% |
| White or Caucasian | 2.56% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.02% |
| Asian | 1.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Two or more races | 0.32% |
| Other | 1.56% |
Gender
Male (43.95%)
Female (56.05%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 4% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Hispanic Engineering, Science, and Technology Week and Homecoming
Hispanic Engineering, Science, and Technology Week and Homecoming
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society for First-Year Students, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key International Honor Society, Pre-Medical Bio-Medical Society and Environmental Awareness Club
Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society for First-Year Students, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key International Honor Society, Pre-Medical Bio-Medical Society and Environmental Awareness Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | |
No |
| Basketball | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Golf | No | |
No |
| Soccer | No | |
No |
| Tennis | No | |
No |
| Track And Field | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Golf | No | |
No |
| Soccer | No | |
No |
| Tennis | No | |
No |
| Track And Field | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | No | |
No |