The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, TX
Public4-Year • Large • Primarily NonresidentialDoctoral UniversityNot Selective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Rankings
Affordability96
Selectivity14
Retention39
Graduation1
Earnings24
Diversity7
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
100%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences12%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Engineering6%
Engineering Technologies<1%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting9%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies8%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology10%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
81%Admission Rate
510Median SAT Math
525Median SAT Reading
20Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–550
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–570
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–22
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
$8KIn-State Tuition
$18KOut-of-State Tuition
$14KAverage Total Cost
$4KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $3K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $4K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $7K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $11K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $12K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
37%Receive Federal Loans
$10KMedian Federal Debt
51%Repayment Rate
$132Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 64% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 5% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 3% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $9K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $10K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $10K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $8K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $22K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $14K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 46% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 51% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 56% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 65% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
76%Retention Rate
24%Transfer Rate
18%Withdrawal Rate
45%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 21% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 45% | 51% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 45% | 52% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 55% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 31% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 36% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 36% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 29% | 37% | 44% |
| Other race | 23% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
91%Employment Rate
$31KMedian Salary
$17K25 Pctl Salary
$46K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $17K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
24,596Undergraduates
68%Full-time Undergrads
22Avg Entry Age
3,966Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | <1% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 2% | 30% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 59% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 4% | 10% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, TX
Rio Grande Valley College
4 miles, S
Vogue College of Cosmetology-McAllen
6 miles, SW