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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, Texas · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$35,812

Acceptance Rate

85%

Graduation Rate

51%

Annual Tuition

$9,859

At a Glance

Total Students

27,026

Retention Rate

79%

Faculty Ratio

19

Financial Aid

26%

Median Debt

$12,950

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 84.8%. It has a student body of 27,026. The university's retention rate is 78.9%, and its graduation rate is 50.9%. The median debt for graduates is $12,950, and 25.6% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $34,758. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $35,812, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $49,620. The in-state tuition is $9,859.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$35k

1 YEAR

$36k

5 YEARS

$50k

10 YEARS

Top 83% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley alumni earn a median of $34,758. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $35,812. Ten years after graduation, median earnings are $49,620. The median debt for graduates is $12,950.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has an 84.8% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 50.9%, and the retention rate is 78.9%. The in-state tuition is $9,859. 25.6% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Edinburg, Texas

Edinburg, TX 78539-2999

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, Texas. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has an acceptance rate of 84.8%.