Admission & test scores

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 880–1090 on the SAT. The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley admits 94% of applicants — largely open. 81% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range880–1090middle half of admits

ACT midpoint—admitted students

Acceptance rate94%largely open

First-year retention81%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

880

Average

985

75th percentile

1090

A quarter of admitted students scored below 880 and a quarter above 1090. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 28,666.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Tiffin University Tiffin, Ohio	986	—	80%	$34,790
Rhode Island College Providence, Rhode Island	990	—	92%	$11,300
Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, Georgia	978	21	75%	$5,220
Columbus State University Columbus, Georgia	977	21	99%	$5,898
Alabama State University Montgomery, Alabama	976	18	98%	$11,248
Coppin State University Baltimore, Maryland	975	—	46%	$7,100

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 880 and 1090 on the SAT, with an average of 985. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley require?

ACT figures are not published for this institution.

How hard is it to get into The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley?

The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley admits 94% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 81% return for a second year.

Does The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.