The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Admissions

Interested in attending The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

84
%
Acceptance rate
1022
SAT Midpoint
May 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?

84%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UTRGV accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 12,137 people applied and 10,182 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
6065 / 7079 (86%)
Men
4117 / 5058 (81%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

43%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 43% ended up enrolling at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UTRGV considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?

1022
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

20% of freshmen who attended UTRGV were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 47% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

UTRGV is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

28%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

26%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
440
Math Mean
501
75th Percentile
540
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
470
Verbal Mean
521
75th Percentile
570
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
920
Composite Mean
1022
75th Percentile
1100

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

May 1
Regular admission deadline
October 1
Application notification

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