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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley admits about 94.2% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 880–1090 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 16–21 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 94.2%
SAT range 880-1090
Net price $4,858
Graduation rate 54.7%

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley At a Glance

LocationEdinburg, Texas
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment28,666
Acceptance Rate94.2%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)460-560
SAT Range (Math)420-530
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)880-1090
Average SAT (Combined)985
ACT Range15-21
Average Net Price$4,858/yr
Tuition (In-State)$9,993/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$19,713/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate54.7%
Full-Time Retention Rate81.1%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$52,947
Median Debt at Completion$12,250

How The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Compares

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is more selective than about 9% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 28,666 students, it is larger than about 80% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's acceptance rate?

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's acceptance rate is about 94.2%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?

Admitted students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley typically report a combined SAT score between 880 and 1090 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?

The average net price reported for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is $4,858 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's official site.