Tuition & net price

How much does The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley cost?

Published tuition is $9,987 in-state and $19,827 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $16,830 a year. After aid, families pay between $3,785 and $13,782 depending on income.

In-state tuition$9,987before aid
Out-of-state$19,827before aid
Lowest net price$3,785families under $30k
Highest net price$13,782families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $3,785 22%
$30,001–$48,000 $3,877 23%
$48,001–$75,000 $5,665 34%
$75,001–$110,000 $7,972 47%
Over $110,000 $13,782 82%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
65%
Take federal loans
26%
Typical repayment
$137/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Texas.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Sam Houston State University $9,228 $19,068 $25,505 $12,474
Lamar University $8,905 $18,745 $22,254 $7,568
University of North Texas $11,309 $21,149 $26,243 $12,311
Texas Woman's University $8,640 $18,480 $22,234 $9,948
Angelo State University $8,460 $18,300 $23,441 $12,008
Texas Southern University $9,173 $21,473 $27,052 $16,437

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

How much is tuition at The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley?
Published tuition is $9,987 for in-state students and $19,827 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $3,785 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $13,782.
What is the total cost of attendance at The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley?
$16,830 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $49,620 ten years after starting, against $12,950 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.