Also known as

  • UT Rio Grande Valley
  • UTRGV
  • University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Institutional Enrollment

Total Post-Bac Enrollment
7,278
65.4% Female
34.6% Male

Institution Overview

System
The University of Texas System
School Type
Public
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Midsize

Academics

Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
149
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
60
Doctoral Research
4
Doctoral Professional
3
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate

Student Body

Demographics
0.10%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.19%
Asian
3.90%
Black or African American
77.14%
Hispanic or Latino
0.07%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
8.56%
White
0.10%
Two or more races
0.74%
Unknown
6.21%
Non-resident Alien

Admissions

Application Fee
$50
Admissions Office Web Address
www.utrgv.edu/en-us/admissions/

Tuition & Aid

Average In-State Tuition
$6,948
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$14,499

Academics: Programs - Overview

Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Distance Learning Options

Grad programs or courses
Yes

Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)

Master's
60
Doctor's Degree Research
4
Doctor's Degree Professional
3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
3
Post Master's Certificate
10
Program Area Program Type Program Format
Campus Distance
Accounting Master's Degree Yes No
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Master's Degree Yes No
Art History, Criticism and Conservation Post Master's Certificate Yes No
Bilingual and Multilingual Education Master's Degree Yes No
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Master's Degree Yes No
Bioethics/Medical Ethics Master's Degree Yes No
Biology/Biological Sciences, General Master's Degree Yes No
Business Administration and Management, General Master's Degree
Doctoral – Research		 Yes
Yes		 No
No
Business/Commerce, General Post Master's Certificate Yes No
Chemistry, General Master's Degree Yes No
Civil Engineering, General Master's Degree Yes No
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Post Master's Certificate Yes No
Clinical Psychology Master's Degree Yes No
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General Master's Degree Yes No
Communication, General Master's Degree Yes No
Computer Science Master's Degree Yes No
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Master's Degree Yes No
Creative Writing Master's Degree Yes No
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Master's Degree Yes No
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management Master's Degree Yes No
Curriculum and Instruction Master's Degree
Doctoral – Research		 Yes
Yes		 No
No
Dietetics/Dietitian Master's Degree Yes No
Early Childhood Education and Teaching Master's Degree Yes No
Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's Degree
Doctoral – Research		 Yes
Yes		 No
No
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision Master's Degree Yes No
Educational/Instructional Technology Master's Degree Yes No
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Master's Degree
Post Master's Certificate		 Yes
Yes		 No
No
Engineering/Industrial Management Master's Degree Yes No
English Language and Literature, General Master's Degree Yes No
Experimental Psychology Master's Degree
Post Master's Certificate		 Yes
Yes		 No
No
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Master's Degree
Post Master's Certificate		 Yes
Yes		 No
No
Fine/Studio Arts, General Master's Degree
Post Master's Certificate		 Yes
Yes		 No
No
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator Post Master's Certificate Yes No
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Master's Degree
Post Master's Certificate		 Yes
Yes		 No
No
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master's Degree Yes No
History, General Master's Degree Yes No
Information Science/Studies Master's Degree Yes No
Information Technology Master's Degree Yes No
International Business/Trade/Commerce Master's Degree Yes No
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Master's Degree Yes No
Language Interpretation and Translation Master's Degree Yes No
Manufacturing Engineering Master's Degree Yes No
Marine Sciences Master's Degree Yes No
Mathematics and Statistics Master's Degree Yes No
Mathematics, General Master's Degree Yes No
Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree Yes No
Medicine Doctoral – Professional Yes No
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Master's Degree Yes No
Music, General Master's Degree Yes No
Nursing Administration Master's Degree Yes No
Nursing Practice Doctoral – Professional Yes No
Occupational Therapy/Therapist Master's Degree Yes No
Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctoral – Professional Yes No
Physician Assistant Master's Degree Yes No
Physics, General Master's Degree Yes No
Political Science and Government, General Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.		 Yes
Yes		 No
No
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing Post Master's Certificate Yes No
Psychology, General Postbaccalaureate Cert. Yes No
Public Administration Master's Degree Yes No
Reading Teacher Education Master's Degree Yes No
School Psychology Master's Degree Yes No
Social Work Master's Degree Yes No
Sociology Master's Degree Yes No
Spanish Language and Literature Master's Degree
Postbaccalaureate Cert.		 Yes
Yes		 No
No
Special Education and Teaching, General Master's Degree Yes No
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor Master's Degree
Doctoral – Research		 Yes
Yes		 No
No

Faculty

TotalInstructional StaffResearchPublic Service
Total 1,431 1,363 68 0
With faculty status 1,363 1,363 0 0
Tenured 524 524 0 0
On tenure track 176 176 0 0
Not on tenure track 663 663 0 0
Multi-year contract 549 549 0 0
Annual contract 114 114 0 0
Less-than annual contract 0 0 0 0
Without faculty status 68 0 68 0

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research

Additional Information

State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
Yes
Institution Has a Hospital?
Yes

Overview

Average In-State Tuition
$6,948
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$14,499
Financial aid office web address
www.utrgv.edu/en-us/admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$4,187
Typical Board
$3,502
Tuition & Fees
In-stateOut-of-State
Full time Average Tuition$6,948$14,499
Full time Fees$1,495$1,495
Part time, per credit hour$395$814

Tuition & Fees By Program

ProgramIn-state TuitionIn-state FeesOut-of-State TuitionOut-of-State Fees
Medicine $18,150 $2,201 $31,250 $2,201
Podiatry $18,150 $2,201 $31,250 $2,201

Tuition Plan Options

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
Yes

Institutional Enrollment

Total Post-Bac Enrollment
7,278
65.4% Female
34.6% Male

Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity

Demographics
0.10%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.19%
Asian
3.90%
Black or African American
77.14%
Hispanic or Latino
0.07%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
8.56%
White
0.10%
Two or more races
0.74%
Unknown
6.21%
Non-resident Alien

Gender
Race / Ethnicity Men Women
American Indian Or Alaska Native 1 6
Asian 79 153
Black Or African American 96 188
Hispanic Or Latino 1,863 3,751
Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander 3 2
Non-resident Alien 239 213
White 215 408
Two Or More Races 4 3
Unknown 15 39

Services offered

Service Offered
Academic Career Counseling ServiceYes
Employment Services For StudentsYes
Placement Services For CompletersYes

Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics

Award: Master's degree
Total
1,990
33.5% Male
66.5% Female

Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
45
37.8% Male
62.2% Female

Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
45
42.2% Male
57.8% Female

Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
40
25.0% Male
75.0% Female

Overview

Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes

Services offered

Service Offered
Remedial services
On-campus day care for student's childrenYes

Admissions Office Contact

Address
1201 W University Dr
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
Phone
956-665-2011
Fax
Email
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Provisional Release as of January 2025. Surveys: Institutional Characteristics (2023), Data File: [HD2023], [IC2023], [IC2023_AY]; Surveys: Completions (2023), Data File: [C2023_A],[C2023DEP]; Surveys: 12-Month Enrollment (2023), Data File: [EFFY2023]; Surveys: Employees by Assigned Position (2023), Data File: [EAP2023]


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