Undergraduate

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Admission Requirements

Students at UTRGV are talented, compassionate, hard-working, goal-oriented, and community-minded. So when we look at applicants, we don’t simply focus on grades and test scores. We take a holistic approach to admissions so we get a well-rounded picture of who each applicant is and how they would impact our campus community.

High school graduates in the top 10 percent of their graduating class receive assured admission to UTRGV.

All UTRGV entering freshman applicants will have their own admissions profile created from all the information submitted, and admissions decisions will be based on that profile and their accomplishments in high school.

You are an entering freshman if you have graduated or will be graduating from high school and have not attended a college/university after your high school graduation.

You are also considered an entering freshman if you:
- Earned college credit while still in high school
- Completed a GED program or were homeschooled and have not attended a college or university after receiving your diploma

Factors for review
Factors for review will include:
Class Rank
Prior College Hours
The rigor of High School Courses Completed
Leadership Experience
Community Involvement
Career Goals

First-Year Student Profile

Average ACT 19.74
Average SAT 1030
46% Rank in Top 25% of Class
57% Begin UTRGV with Prior College Hours

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Cost

UTRGV has one of the lowest costs of attendance in the state of Texas. Our tuition is the 2nd lowest in the UT System and the 3rd lowest among all Texas public universities. We guarantee your tuition will not increase for 4 years.

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Financial Aid

FAFSA Code: 003599

The Financial Aid Office at UTRGV is dedicated to helping you and your family pursue your educational goals. Navigating the financial aid process can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Your Vaquero family is ready to offer you support and guidance every step of the way.

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Submit Your Application

Fill out the UTRGV Freshman application online at applytexas.org.
Submit your high school transcript or high school equivalency certificate. Make sure it indicates your sixth-semester grades, graduation plan, class rank, class size, and GPA (If applicable).
Admissions Essay A or B through Apply Texas.
Although not required for admission, it is strongly recommended that applicants submit official college transcripts reflecting college coursework taken while in high school (dual enrollment) for consideration under Holistic Review.
For the 2023-2024 application cycle, UTRGV remains test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT exams and wish to send us your official scores, contact the testing agency. The UTRGV school code for ACT is 6991, and for SAT 6568. While test scores are not required for an admission decision, test scores are required for Tuition Advantage and are highly encouraged for Scholarships, College of Engineering Admissions, Biomedical Program Admissions, etc.

If you attended one of the following types of high schools, you have additional documentation to submit to complete your application:

- - Texas private high school, submit a high school certification form along with your high school transcript.
  - Foreign School (attended school in another country), submit your transcript to get evaluated by SPANTRAN, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), or World Education Services (WES). SPANTRAN, FCSA, or WES are the only companies accepted by UTRGV for foreign evaluations.