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Photo: De88 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
94%
Acceptance Rate
28,666
Undergraduates
$20k
Out-of-state tuition
51%
6-yr grad rate
$50k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
94%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)880–1090
ACT Range (2023-24)15–21
28,666 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Midsize
Priority: May 1, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$19,827
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$4,831
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$12,950Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$49,620/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio26%
Why Go Here?
$50k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
28.7k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Midsize
How Does It Stack Up?
#17
Deal Score in TX
of 329 rated colleges
Deal Score88
Excellent value
53% First-Gen Students
65% Pell Grant Recipients
195Days
Next Application Deadline
Priority: May 1, 2027
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public college in Edinburg, TX. It enrolls 28,666 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
88
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
19:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
880–1090
SAT (2023-24)
Not reported
GPA (CDS 2024-25)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Priority: May 1, 2027
via ApplyTexas
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$19,827
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)29%
Room & Board (2024-25)$9,728
Median Debt at Graduation$12,950
Highest-Earning Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78k/yr
Mechanical Engineering$61k/yr
Computer Engineering$58k/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$56k/yr
Music$56k/yr
Civil Engineering$54k/yr
How to Apply
PriorityMay 1, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
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The Vibe
5
Rigor
5
Career
9
Value
City: Midsize
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
D
Academics
A
Value
C
Outcomes
D
Diversity
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How much do families pay at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $3,785 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $3,877 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,665 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,972 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,782 |
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