The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is one of the forty-three public 4-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in an urban area, in Edinburg.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 27,809 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 4,504 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 3,558 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 79%). Every year 45% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.UT Rio Grande Valley's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,119, and fees were $1,468. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,079 and $1,468 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students27,809 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate79% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1956 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
Admission
80%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 950 to 1120 |
| ACT | 17 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $367/credit | |
| In State Students | $367/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $782/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $417/credit | |
| In State Students | $417/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $832/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $16,515 | $16,515 | $35,190 |
| ADN | 70 | $25,690 | $25,690 | $54,740 |
| BSN | 125 | $45,875 | $45,875 | $97,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $20,850 | $20,850 | $41,600 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 69% | $5,023 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $1,926 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 71% | $4,849 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 45% | $2,617 |
| Federal Student Loans | 20% | $3,843 |
| Private Loans | -- | $2,500 |
$4,095
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,382 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,144 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,488 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,904 |
| Over $110,000$12,467 |
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Student Population
24,220
Undergrads
3,589
Graduates
15,860
Women
11,949
Men
71%
Full-time
29%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
89% |
|
White |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Black/African American |
1% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
