About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
April Gonzalez
Coordinator Campus Visit
Coordinator Campus Visit
Address
1201 W. University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone
(956)665-2400
Email
andrea.yen@utrgv.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Union
University Recreation
Housing
Academic Buildings
Library
University Recreation
Housing
Academic Buildings
Library
Most Popular Places Off Campus
South Padre Island
La Plaza Mall
Sunrise Mall
Museum of South Texas History
Glady's Porter Zoo
La Plaza Mall
Sunrise Mall
Museum of South Texas History
Glady's Porter Zoo
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
(956)665-2400
8am - 5pm
(956)665-2400
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Taxi and shuttle buses available. Closest airport in Mcallen for the Edinburg campus - McAllen Miller International Airport. Closest airport in Brownsviile for Brownsville campus - South Padre Island International Airport.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Interstate 69 south in Edinburg, exit on University Drive, go west about 3 miles, Edinburg campus will be on the right. Address: 1201 W. Universirty Drive, Edinburg, TX
From Interstae 69 south in Brownsville, exit University Blvd exit in Brownsville going west and drive until you arrive at UTRGV.
Local Accommodations
Home2 Suites by Hilton - Edinburg - $95
Holiday Inn Express - Brownsville - $95
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 12,137
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Average HS GPA: 0.00
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 570
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 540
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
920 - 1000
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
16 - 22
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Regular — August 22
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
19:1
Total Faculty
1,572
with Terminal Degree
1,379
958
Minority
849
Men
723
Women
93
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Exercise Physiology.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering Technology, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Language Interpretation and Translation.
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Health and Wellness, General.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Rehabilitation Science.
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
Public/Applied History.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Nutrition Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Music Performance, General.
Music Technology.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Valente Rodriguez
Actor
Ruben Hinojosa
Politician
Juan Hinojosa
Politician
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,301
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,365
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,771
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
45%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$14,589
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
27,034
Foreign Countries Represented
35
Demographics
1.08%
Asian
93.77%
Hispanic
1.91%
Caucasian
1.66%
International
58% female
42% male
74% are full time
26% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
4%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
8%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
95/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Student Accessibility Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Dr. Shawn P. Saladin
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
For admission to the University, none.Documentation Required for ADHD
For admisison to the Universtiy, none.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
No
Dictionary allowed in exams
No
Computer allowed in exams
No
Spellchecker allowed in exams
No
Extended test time
No
Scribes
No
Proctors
No
Oral exams
No
Notetakers
No
Distraction-free environment
No
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
No
Other assistive technology
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
196
Number of Honor Societies
9
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
12
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports ()
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports ()
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
89/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Education discount in on-campus Apple stores
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
