The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public four-year institution located in Edinburg, Texas, within a midsize city setting. The university enrolls 47,231 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 50.83 out of 100. Its completion rate stands at 49% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 79% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a range of health, technology, and engineering programs. Bachelor's-level programs include Engineering/Industrial Management, Physician Associate/Assistant, Nursing Administration, and Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. At the associate level, students can pursue Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

Situated in the Rio Grande Valley along the Texas-Mexico border, the university serves a large and diverse regional population. It functions as a major academic resource for South Texas, providing access to both technical and professional degree pathways across health sciences and applied technology fields.