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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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94%

Acceptance Rate

28,666

Total Students

$20k

Sticker Price

51%

Grad Rate

$50k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

94%

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Acceptance Rate

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94% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT Range880–1090

ACT Range15–21

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💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$19,827

Net Price

Not reported

$12,950Avg Debt

≈ $108/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$49,620/yr

Debt-to-income ratio26% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate51%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate81%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$50k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

19:1

Faculty Ratio

Average

28.7k

Students

Large

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

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Deal Score89

Exceptional Value

diversity_153% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance65% Pell Grant Recipients

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Early Decision deadline is Nov 1, 2026

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public institution located in Edinburg, TX. With approximately 28,666 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

88.53

/ 100

Excellent Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

19:1

Test Score Ranges

985

SAT

Not reported

GPA

Class Sizes

Medium

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Application Deadline

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$19,827

Room & Board$9,728

Avg Grad Debt$12,950

Popular Majors

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

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"The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

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A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Federal + Private

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