UTRGV ranked No. 1 Texas university by Washington Monthly
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas
33,881
Students on Campus
Edinburg
Location
110,724
Metro Population
33,881
Students on Campus
Edinburg
Location
110,724
Metro Population
About This Campus
Across the Rio Grande Valley, UTRGV offers a dynamic learning environment featuring more than 125 undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide variety of disciplines and subjects. Come and explore our colleges and schools—you are sure to find your ideal program! The Rio Grande Valley, with close proximity to the Gulf Coast, provides unparalleled opportunities to study in areas ranging from international business and cultural border issues to marine biology and environmental science. With the SpaceX launch site planned in Brownsville, the region is also an emerging global hub for the aerospace industry. We are the second largest Hispanic-serving institution in the nation, with an emphasis on educating 21st-century leaders and professionals who are culturally fluent and have a deep understanding of the perspectives, languages, and values of different cultures.
University in Texas for Best Social Mobility (9th Nationally) Washington Monthly
Top Performer in Social Mobility Public University in Texas U.S. News and World
Helpful Information
UTRGV is one university spread across two main campuses in Edinburg and Brownsville. The majority of students (about 21,000) attend classes at the Edinburg campus and a smaller group (about 8,000) attend at the Brownsville campus. NSE students would be located, most likely, on one campus or the other and would not be expected or required to travel between them.
Location Information
UTRGV campuses are located in Edinburg, Harlingen, McAllen, Port Isabel, Rio Grande City, South Padre Island, and Brownsville, approximately 15 miles north of the US/Mexico border and 70 miles west of South Padre Island.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 08/31/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/10/2026
Spring Start Date: 01/19/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/06/2027
OPTIONS:
Honors Access:
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Art
- Art Education
- Art History
- Biology/Life Science
- Biomedical Science
- Business
- Business Administration
- Business Information Systems
- Business Management
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication
- Communication Disorders
- Communication Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Criminal Justice
- Dance
- Dietetics
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Sciences
- Exercise Science
- Experimental Pathology
- Finance/Banking
- Fine Art
- French
- Geology
- Global Studies
- Graphic Design
- Health Education
- Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Business
- Journalism
- Junior High/Middle School Education
- Kinesiology
- Management Information Systems
- Marine Biology
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Music Education
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Performance and Directing
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physical Sciences
- Physician Assistant
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Sustainable Resource Management
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
- Theater Arts/Drama/Acting
- Tourism Management
- Visual Arts
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
- General Eligibility Requirements
- 2.5 - GPA Required
- No undocumented students accepted (for U.S. campuses only)
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
- Full Year Exchange: Accepted
- Single Term Exchange: Preferred
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away/Home Pay
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
- Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -
Tuition/Finance
Figures per Semester are current as of 11/21/2025
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Available
Estimated cost: $4996
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
- Home Payment: 18
- Host Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Health Service Fee
$30
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Housing Fee
$150
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Recreation Fee
$79
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
University Services Fee
$38
Credit Hour
Away & Home
Mandatory
Student Union Fee
$30
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Course Fees / Materials
$0
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Athletic Fee
$28
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Student Fee
$10
Credit Hour
Away & Home
Mandatory
International Student Services Fee
$125
Term
Away & Home
Mandatory
Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Room/Meals
Figures per Semester are current as of 11/21/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available? Yes
- Is on-campus living required? No
- Number of reserved housing spaces: 5
- Average Room Cost (per term): $4831
- On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:
Approximate cost: $4831 (includes meals)
NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:
Approximate monthly cost: $950 Proximity to campus: 3 Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
- Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
- Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $0
- Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:
Living at The Village (Edinburg) requires to purchase $300/per semester in Dining Dollars: Living at Casa Bella (Brownsville) requires to purchase $200/per semester in Dining Dollars:
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Chance of Acceptance
Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27
If this is your top choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Limited
This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
Limited
This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.
If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Limited
This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
Limited
This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.