The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Acceptance Rate
Edinburg, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 13,542
- Admitted
- 11,486
- Yield
- 49.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's acceptance rate has risen from 62.8% in 2014–15 to 84.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 10,679 to 13,542 (+27%) over that period.
Its 84.8% rate makes The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley more selective than about 32% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 45%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (86.6% for women vs 82.3% for men, a 4.3-point gap). The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 49.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,679 | 6,706 | 62.8% | 3,483 |
| 2015–16 | 9,055 | 7,447 | 82.2% | 4,202 |
| 2016–17 | 9,998 | 6,392 | 63.9% | 3,944 |
| 2017–18 | 10,540 | 8,483 | 80.5% | 4,504 |
| 2018–19 | 11,191 | 9,069 | 81% | 4,565 |
| 2019–20 | 11,118 | 8,912 | 80.2% | 4,793 |
| 2020–21 | 12,622 | 10,399 | 82.4% | 5,338 |
| 2021–22 | 14,386 | 13,508 | 93.9% | 5,439 |
| 2022–23 | 13,744 | 12,053 | 87.7% | 5,770 |
| 2023–24 | 13,542 | 11,486 | 84.8% | 5,634 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,957 | 6,887 | 86.6% |
| Men | 5,585 | 4,599 | 82.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–570 | 28% |
| SAT Math | 440–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–22 | 26% |
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Frequently asked
What is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's acceptance rate is 84.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (11,486 admitted of 13,542 applicants).
Is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley test optional?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley received 13,542 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 11,486.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
Admitted students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley typically scored 470–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley getting harder to get into?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.8% in 2014–15 to 84.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.utrgv.edu/.