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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.

92
%
Acceptance rate
987
SAT Midpoint
August 18
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

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

92%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UTRGV accepted 92% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 17,502 people applied and 16,153 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
8801 / 9477 (93%)
Men
7352 / 8025 (92%)

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%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2024
2025
2026

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

35%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 35% 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

Important

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

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • 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?

987
SAT Midpoint

Grades

16% of freshmen who attended UTRGV were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 39% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

27%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

23%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
420
Math Mean
479
75th Percentile
530
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
450
Verbal Mean
508
75th Percentile
560
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
870
Composite Mean
987
75th Percentile
1080

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

August 18
Regular admission deadline
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