Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 87.7%
- Average SAT
- 960
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 830–1,090
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 19
- Total Enrollment
- 27,026
Admissions Overview
UTRGV has open admission with an 87.70% acceptance rate, making it accessible to most students who apply. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 830-1090 on the SAT, with an average of 960. Nearly all students are from Texas (99.04%), reflecting the university's mission to serve the local Rio Grande Valley community. With 93.75% Hispanic enrollment, UTRGV seeks students who want to be part of a culturally rich border community. The university looks for students committed to serving the predominantly Hispanic population of South Texas, whether through healthcare, engineering, or business programs that address regional needs.