Edinburg, Texas · Basic research profile · Information checked Aug 2026
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public institution in Edinburg, Texas. The listed annual cost before aid is about $34,557. It reports aid for 13.9% of international students.
This profile contains basic institutional context. BD2US has not completed its detailed deadline, testing, English-proficiency, and scholarship review for this college.
At a glance
Start with the numbers—then investigate the story.
Annual cost of attendance
$34,557Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Previous-cycle on-campus estimate calculated from the official out-of-state tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other-expense components.International students receiving aid
13.9%This published share describes past awards; availability does not guarantee affordability.Average international award
$5,690An average is not a promise. Award amounts can differ substantially by student.Overall acceptance rate
84.818%Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Institution-wide context, never an estimate of your individual chance.International acceptance rate
Not yet confirmedOfficial review still needed. A separate international rate is not reliably published for many colleges.Ranking context
No QS rank attachedUniversities show only their official QS 2027 global rank.Application plans and deadlines
Know which choices restrict you—and when each item is due.
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages before making a submission plan. A prior-cycle date is shown only when an official source and cycle label are attached.
Application requirements
Testing, English proficiency, and scholarships
SAT / ACT
Test-optional for 2026–27; Fall 2027 policy not yet published
- SAT composite
- Not listed
- Math middle 50%
- 440–540
- EBRW middle 50%
- 470–570
- SAT submitted
- 28%
UTRGV is test-optional for the 2026–27 admission cycle, with scores still required for Tuition Advantage, some scholarships, and selected programs. Fall 2027 policy is not yet published, so this is a planning reference only.
Official testing policy ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
English proficiency
Reviewed test routes
- TOEFL
- 61
- TOEFL Essentials
- 6.5
- IELTS
- 6
- Duolingo
- 95
- PTE
- 45
Undergraduate minimums are TOEFL iBT 61, TOEFL Essentials 6.5, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 95, or PTE Academic 45. The official page also lists education- and country-based exemptions.
Official English-test guidance ↗ · Checked Aug 2026
Scholarships to check
1 named option
Good Neighbor Scholarship
Full TuitionHow to apply: Requires application
Important note: Available only to students in the Western hemisphere. In-state tuition for students from Mexico.
Check current eligibility, amount, renewal rules, and deadline on the official scholarship page.Funding evidence to investigate
A funding option worth checking
Available only to students in the Western hemisphere. In-state tuition for students from Mexico.
Bangladesh applicant lens
What this information means
Model the complete four-year cost
A lower listed price can still be unaffordable after exchange-rate changes, travel, insurance, and annual increases. Compare the amount your family can sustain for four years.
Aid prevalence is not aid generosity
13.9% receiving aid shows how common an award was in the reported year, while the average award helps estimate scale. Neither figure explains your likely package or the current policy.
Selectivity needs context
The overall rate does not account for international status, aid need, program demand, or the strength of your preparation. Use it only to balance the list, not to label the college a safety.
Fall 2027 research checklist
Verify these before the college enters your final list.
- Affordability: net price for international students, need-based eligibility, merit awards, renewal conditions, and indirect costs.
- Application policy: Fall 2027 testing requirements, English-proficiency routes, application plans, fee waivers, and deadlines.
- Academic fit: intended major, curriculum flexibility, first-year support, research access, and any portfolio or prerequisite requirements.
- International support: housing, health insurance, airport arrival, visa-document timeline, campus employment, and advising.
Climate context
Annual average 24.1°C; January is typically the coldest month and August the warmest.
Campus safety
Review the college's official annual security report and compare definitions, campus size, and reporting years.
Open the federal campus-safety lookup ↗Official sources
Identity, overall admission counts, and available score ranges are checked against U.S. Department of Education information. Confirm changing application policies on the college's official pages.
See the original research note
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public institution located in Edinburg, Texas. The campus setting is city: midsize and it is a XL (20K+) size school. For financial aid, the total cost of attendance is approximately $32,430 per year, approximately 13% of international students receive financial aid with an average award of $5,690. Regarding admissions, its overall acceptance rate is 84%. An important note: Available only to students in the Western hemisphere. In-state tuition for students from Mexico.