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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Overview
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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| Hospitality Administration |
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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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| 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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| Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Nutrition Sciences |
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| Sustainability Studies |
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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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| 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
10,710
Applied
8,636
Accepted
24,669
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,076
Females Applied
4,883
Females Accepted
80%
Male Admissions
4,634
Males Applied
3,753
Males Accepted
81%
Applying
0
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
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| 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 |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 531 | 480 | 570 | |
| SAT Math | 518 | 470 | 550 | |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 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
10,132
Avg. Financial Aid Package
10,166
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
6,872
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,417
Avg. Loan Aid
3,329
Avg. Grant Aid
10,676
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
78%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
2%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
24,669
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
1%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 90.29% |
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| Black or African American | 0.44% |
| White or Caucasian | 2.49% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.01% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Two or more races | 0.31% |
| Other | 2.95% |
Gender
Male (43.35%)
Female (56.65%)
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 |
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| 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 | No |
| Soccer | No | |
No |
| Tennis | No | |
No |
| Track And Field | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | No | |
No |
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