The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
July 1, 2024
65 Days Left
Admissions Department
1201 West University Drive Edinburg, TX 78539
(888) 882-4026 x4026
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required July 1
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
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Admissions Office
Address
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg
TX
78539
Phone
(888) 882-4026 x4026
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
July 1, 2024
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins October 1
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
87% of 12,674 applicants were admitted
Women
89% of 7,407 applicants were admitted
Men
84% of 5,267 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
8,304 (75%) of 11,072 admitted students enrolled
Women
4,742 (72%) of 6,629 admitted students enrolled
Men
3,562 (80%) of 4,443 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
0%
3.75 - 3.99
0%
3.50 - 3.74
0%
3.25 - 3.49
0%
3.00 - 3.24
0%
2.50 - 2.99
0%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 501 average , 440-550 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1.6%
Score of 600 - 700
11%
Score of 500 - 600
40.3%
Score of 400 - 500
37%
Score of 300 - 400
9.9%
Score of 200 - 300
0.2%
SAT EBRW: 521 average , 470-570 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
2.5%
Score of 600 - 700
15.6%
Score of 500 - 600
43.4%
Score of 400 - 500
32.8%
Score of 300 - 400
5.7%
Score of 200 - 300
0.1%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
19 average , 16-22 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
1.6%
Score of 24 - 29
14%
Score of 18 - 23
43.7%
Score of 12 - 17
40%
Score of 6 - 11
0.7%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 18
Score of 30 - 36
0.8%
Score of 24 - 29
11.4%
Score of 18 - 23
35%
Score of 12 - 17
52.2%
Score of 6 - 11
0.7%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 18
Score of 30 - 36
2.7%
Score of 24 - 29
12.8%
Score of 18 - 23
34.4%
Score of 12 - 17
39.2%
Score of 6 - 11
10.8%
Score of 5 or Below
0.2%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 20%
Top quarter: 46%
Top half: 76%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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