The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has a student population of 28,000+ students. The university was established in 2013 by combining two previous universities and now has over 100 buildings in 6 different locations along the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. The university has a relaxed admission policy with an acceptance rate of over 80%.
The University offers student loans and various scholarships for international students to study in the US. Online application and submission of transcripts are required to avail of the scholarships and loans.
Highlights
| University Type | Public |
| Annual Endowment | 46.13 million USD |
| Student Retention Rate | 80% |
| Work-study program | Yes |
| Mode of Program | Full time; Part-time; online |
| Campus housing capacity | 17% |
| Admission Helpdesk | admissions@utrgv.edu; 956-665-3439 |
Campus
- Some of the student services available at UTRGV Counselling and Mental Health Services, Health Services, Student Food Pantry, Recreation facilities, on-campus housing, parking facilities, etc.
- UTRGV accommodates a number of student-run organizations, some of the STEM-related student organizations include the American Medical Student’s Association, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Astronomy Club and much more.
- Some of the signature events hosted at UTRGV include Alma Mater, Best Week Ever, Commencement Bell Ringers, etc.
- Around 90% of the undergraduate students attending UTRGV are Hispanic/ Latino, while the other 10% is made up of white, Asian, and students of unknown ethnicities.
- Students also participate in various civic engagement programs such as learning about the voting process, part-taking in voting registration, etc.
Residence
- The university offers on-campus accommodation to its students. The residence halls available at Edinburg include The Heritage, Troxel and Unity Residence Halls. Village Apartments are also available at Edinburg. The Brownsville Campus offers housing at the Casa Belle Apartments.
- All students are provided with a single bed, desk and chair, chests of drawers and built-in closets. Rooms also have the facilities of air conditioning, Wi-Fi access, and cable connectivity.
- Shared facilities available at the residence halls include free laundry services, computer labs, game lounges, vending machines, etc.
- The Office of Student Life and the Dean of Students provides help to students with disabilities in finding appropriate accommodations.
Programs
- UTRGV offers 6 bachelors, 49 masters and 4 doctoral programs. The institute is also subdivided into 12 colleges including a school of medicine and a college of engineering and computer science.
- Some of the popularly pursued majors pursued at UTRGV are Health Professions, Business, and Marketing Programs and Biomedical Sciences.
- The university also offers several certificate programs such as the Certificate in Video Editing, Certificate in Web Development, Certificate in Social Media Management, etc.
- Robert. C. Vacker College of Business and Entrepreneurship offers a traditional MBA program as well as an accelerated online program for pursuing an MBA degree.
Application Process
International students seeking admissions at the University can follow the below-mentioned admission details:
- Application Portal:
- Application Fee: 50 USD
- Application Deadline: UG Level: June 1; Graduate Level: Varies by program
- Student Class Profile:
- Total Enrolment: 28,644; Undergraduate Enrolment: 24,678; Graduate Enrolment: 1,676
- Percentage of Part-Time Students: 22%; Percentage of Full Time Students: 78%
- Percentage of Male Students: 43%; Percentage of Female Students: 57%
- 25th percentile SAT Scores: 950 (Math: 470; Reading+ Writing: 480)
- Documents Required: Online Application, Application Fee, Official High School Transcripts, valid passport, certification of financial responsibility, bank statement.
- Standardized test scores
- SAT/ACT Scores,
- TOEFL-iBT Score: 61;
- IELTS: 6.0;
- TOEFL-PBT: 500
- Overall Graduation Rate: 46% ; Retention Rate: 76% (Full Time Undergraduate Students)
Cost of Attendance
Estimated Annual 2023-2024 Cost for international students living on-campus
| Type of Expense | Cost for undergraduate students (USD) | Cost for Graduate students (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Other Fees | 20,792 | 16,303 |
| Room & Boarding | 8,252 | 8,252 |
| Books and Supplies | 1,238 | 1,238 |
| Transportation | 1,160 | 1,178 |
| Additional Expenses | 2,164 | 2,768 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | 33,606 | 29,739 |
Financial Aid for International Students
- Undergraduate and graduate international students at UTRGV can avail of a number of scholarships to aid their study. Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need and to ethnic minorities in the USA.
- The International Student Financial Aid is a need-based scholarship of the amount of 1,000 USD. Students are required to submit all necessary documents within April 30 to be eligible.
- The Presidential Graduate Research Assistantship offers up to 75 assistantships to Master’s program students. Each student can receive up to 34,176 USD.
- Applying for financial aid programs in the US can be overwhelming due to their extensive application filing process. Here’s a brief list of research scholarship opportunities from private organizations both within the U.S. and India.
- American University Emerging global leader Scholarship
- ICSP Scholarship at the University of Oregon
- Clark Global Scholarship Program
- United World Colleges International Youth Scholarships.
- Civil Society Leadership Award
- The Indian Trust Fellowship
- Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowships for Indian Students
- Fulbright-Nehru Research Fellowship
- Inlaks Scholarship
Alumni
- Alumni members of UTRGV are provided with Career Services, Distinguished Alumni Awards, an invitation to alumni networking events, reunions, etc.
- Alumni members of UTRGV are Cindy Vela (actress), Ruben Hinojosa (politician), Mire Chatman (basketball player).
Placement
- UTRGV offers career development programs, workshops, on-campus internships, job postings etc for undergraduates, graduates as well as alumni members.
- UTRGV has an employment rate of about 91%, two years after graduation.
- The median salary earned is 41,900 USD/year about 6 years after graduating from college.
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How much time does this university take to respond?
UTRGV typically processes undergraduate applications within 4-6 weeks for students with complete applications and all required documents. For Graduate applications, it may take 4-8 weeks or longer to provide a decision.