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Innovation. Opportunity. Purpose. That’s what The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is about. With campuses throughout the Valley, UTRGV lets our region shine as a global innovator in higher education, bilingual education, health education, biomedical research, and emerging technology that inspires positive change.

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Why UTRGV?

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is part of the UT System, one of the largest public university systems in the United States. UTRGV is an institution that educates more than 30,000 students. The university’s unique features include:

An innovative, student-centered approach to learning

Global leadership in higher education, health education, biomedical research, and emerging technology

The development of new kinds of leaders, innovators, and thinkers who are needed for today’s professional world

Coursework and cutting-edge research with international impact

Emphasis on early involvement of undergraduate and graduate students in research

UTRGV RANKINGS

UTRGV Ranks - #1 in Texas for Least Student Debt,U.S. News & World Report (2021), #1 in Performance for First-Generation Students - Washington Monthly (2020), #2 in Texas and #36 Nationally for Social Mobility - U.S. News & World Report (2020), Degrees Awarded in FY 2020 - 5,942, Freshman Retention Rate (Fall 19 cohort) - 80.7%,Ranked #193 out of 744 schools for value - Money Magazine (2019

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First-Year Student Admissions

If you are a high school student or high school graduate and have not attended a college/university after completing high school, you are a First-Year Student. GED and homeschooled students are also considered First-Year Students as long as they have not attended a college/university after receiving their diploma.

Transfer Admissions

If you have enrolled in a college or university after high school graduation, and have earned college credits, then you are a transfer student.

Non-Traditional Undergrad Admissions

Readmission

Dual Enrollment Admissions

Transient Admissions

2nd Degree Admissions

Non-Degree Seeking

Undergraduate Application Deadlines

Fall Priority Deadline: February 1
Summer Priority Deadline: February 1
Spring Priority Deadline: November 1

Graduate Admissions

With 61 master’s programs, 10 doctoral programs, and 40+ certificate programs, the Graduate College at UTRGV offers unique learning experiences supporting your personal and career goals. Learn more about our program offerings and review the application process here:

https://www.utrgv.edu/graduate/

International Admissions

To review the admission requirements for the program of your interest visit the Graduate Programs page and select the program that you would like to apply to. Each of our programs has different admission requirements and deadlines, so be sure to start your application as soon as possible.