University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
Founded 2015
President Guy Bailey (President)
Fees USD 1,900
Acceptance Rate Open Admission (>75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a public research university formed in 2015 from the merger of UT Pan American and UT Brownsville, serving the Rio Grande Valley. A designated Hispanic-Serving Institution with R2 research status, UTRGV enrolls 32,000+ students — one of the largest HSIs in the US — with strong programs in health sciences, engineering, and education for the US-Mexico border region.
Colleges
- School of Medicine — MD program for the underserved Rio Grande Valley
- College of Engineering and Computer Science — ABET-accredited
- College of Health Affairs — Nursing and allied health
- College of Business and Entrepreneurship — AACSB-accredited
How to Apply
- Application: Apply Texas | Acceptance Rate: ~90% | In-State Tuition: ~$9,000