Awards and Recognitions
UTRGV’s excellence is recognized through prestigious national awards that highlight our dedication to academic achievement, student success, and institutional excellence:
Highlights UTRGV’s sustained commitment to meaningful community partnerships, service, and impact across the Rio Grande Valley.
A national distinction awarded by Excelencia in Education demonstrates our institution’s commitment to advancing Latino student success.
A national honor from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities recognizing our success with retention and graduation rates.
Recognized for excellence in employee satisfaction, culture, and commitment to a positive and rewarding work environment for two consecutive years!
New Degree Programs Since 2015
18
Bachelor's
19
Master's
6
Doctoral
6
Professional
Giving You the Best Value
Texas’ Lowest Total Cost for
a Four-Year Degree
UTRGV offers the lowest average total academic cost to earn a degree of any public university in Texas.
With an average total academic cost of $5,276 per degree — and that’s before scholarships and financial aid are applied — UTRGV’s cost per degree is thousands less than the next closest Texas public university and tens of thousands less than many flagship institutions.
Texas’ Best Return on Investment
for a degree
UTRGV delivers the strongest return on investment of any Texas public university, combining the state’s lowest academic cost per degree with strong post-graduation earnings. UTRGV ranks No. 1 at both the five- and ten-year marks when graduate earnings are compared to the cost of a bachelor’s degree, demonstrating sustained value well beyond graduation. For students and families, that means a degree that pays off quickly and continues to pay dividends over time.
See why our students graduate with no debt:
$73.5M
in sponsored project awards
$103.7M
in total research expenditures
74
research doctoral degrees awarded
Featured Stories
Trains the next generation of physicians focusing on patient-centered care and groundbreaking research.
The first of its kind in Texas, advancing foot and ankle medical education and care.
School of Optometry (Coming soon!)
Will bring vision care education and research to meet growing regional and national needs.
Prepares compassionate, highly skilled nurses through patient-centered education, clinical excellence, and community-focused care.
Advances movement, rehabilitation, and recovery through evidence-based education, research, and hands-on clinical training.
Trains practice-ready physician assistants dedicated to improving access to high-quality healthcare.
Featured Stories
Featured Stories
Alumni on the Rise
UTRGV alumni are thriving in their careers and making a meaningful difference in their communities and industries. From entrepreneurs and educators to healthcare leaders and public servants, our graduates continue to shape The Future of Texas with purpose and pride.
