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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg,
TX
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate87%
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About UTRGV
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public, state university in the town of Edinburg, Texas. UTRGV was founded in 1927. The college currently enrolls around 31,559 students per year, including 26,434 undergraduates.
UTRGV Acceptance Rate 2022
It is not competitive to get into UTRGV. The acceptance rate at UTRGV is 87%. In 2022, 12,674 students applied to UTRGV and 11,072 were admitted.
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 87% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 26% |
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, Texas, near McAllen and Edinburg and Mission.
If you would like to see UTRGV for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Express 281, Express 83 to Edinburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, McAllen Miller International.
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College Info
UTRGV Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jul 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Jul 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UTRGV is Jul 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UTRGV is Jul 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UTRGV SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
910 - 1110
Math SAT Range
440 - 550
Reading SAT Range
470 - 570
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1110 and Above
Good
910 to 1110
Avg
910 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for UTRGV students is 1016. Applicants with SAT scores of 1110 and above have a good chance of being admitted to UTRGV, while applicants with SAT scores between 910 to 1110 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 910 have a low chance of being offered a spot at UTRGV.
UTRGV Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$20,711
In State$33,311
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,857
$20,457
Fees
$2,002
$2,002
Housing
$9,662
$9,662
Books
$1,190
$1,190
Student Life
Wondering what life at UTRGV is like? There are approximately 31,559 students enrolled at UTRGV, including 26,434 undergraduate students and 5,125 graduate students. 74% percent of students attend school full-time.
74%
Full Time26%
Part TimeData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
31,559
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
87%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jul 1
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