The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a large public university with multiple campuses. UTRGV says they are about "innovation," "opportunity," and "purpose."
Affordability: UTRGV has a relatively low total sticker price for out-of-state students ($32,170). They offer need- and merit-based aid. Average net price in 2020-21 was $6,244 (NCES).
Rankings:
#299 research universities, U.S. News
#40 best Hispanic-serving institutions; #40 best colleges for Criminal Justice, Niche
Popular Majors (NCES):
Interdisciplinary Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Agriculture
Teacher Education
Business Administration
Nursing
Admissions, enrollment, graduation rates (NCES):
26,405 undergraduates; 5,535 graduate students
94% acceptance rate
40% enrolled
51% graduation rate