Paying for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,467 -0.78%	$19,542 1.08%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,443 1.32%	$15,994 2.02%

The 2024 tuition & fees of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) are $9,467 for Texas residents and $19,542 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

89% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,475. It could cover 38.25% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,610 for Texas residents and $26,685 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UTRGV's 4-year tuition is $39,263 for Texas residents and $80,212 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $102,468 for Texas residents and $143,417 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is $9,467 for Texas residents and $19,542 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -0.78% for Texas residents and increased by 1.08% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UTRGV is $9,394 for Texas residents and $19,753 for out-of-state students, a 1.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UTRGV Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,541	$19,333	$12,508
2023-2024	$9,467	$19,542	$13,428
Change % 2023-2024	-0.78%	1.08%	7.36%
2024-2025	$9,394	$19,753	$14,416

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,443 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $15,994. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UTRGV is $8,554 for Texas residents and $16,317 for out-of-state students , a 2.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $20,611 for in-state and $33,711 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine page.

UTRGV Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,333	$15,677	$12,508
2023-2024	$8,443	$15,994	$13,428
Change % 2023-2024	1.32%	2.02%	7.36%
2024-2025	$8,554	$16,317	$14,416

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UTRGV. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $332 for Texas residents and $742 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $395 for Texas residents and $814 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$332	$740
	2023-2024	$332	$742
	2024-2025	$332	$744
Graduate	2022-2023	$398	$806
	2023-2024	$395	$814
	2024-2025	$392	$822

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,428 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.36% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 8.52% compared to the previous year.

The UTRGV's 2024 on-campus COA is $24,085 for state residents and $34,160 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $25,717 for state residents and $35,792 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UTRGV
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,467
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$19,542
Room & Board	$9,662	$9,780
Personal Expenses	$3,766	$5,280
Books & Supplies	$1,190
COA (In-State)	$24,085	$25,717
COA (Out-of-State)	$34,160	$35,792

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UTRGV?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UTRGV is $39,263 for Texas residents and $80,212 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UTRGV 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,605	$9,744	$9,886	$10,029	$39,263
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,744	$19,949	$20,155	$20,364	$80,212
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,744	$9,886	$10,029	$10,175	$39,833
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,949	$20,155	$20,364	$20,574	$81,042
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,886	$10,029	$10,175	$10,323	$40,412
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$20,155	$20,364	$20,574	$20,787	$81,880
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,029	$10,175	$10,323	$10,472	$40,999
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$20,364	$20,574	$20,787	$21,002	$82,728
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,175	$10,323	$10,472	$10,625	$41,594
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$20,574	$20,787	$21,002	$21,220	$83,584

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $102,468 for Texas residents and $143,417 for out-of-state students.

UTRGV 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,679	$25,292	$25,935	$26,599	$102,468
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$34,819	$35,496	$36,193	$36,909	$143,417
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,292	$25,923	$26,587	$27,270	$105,035
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,496	$36,193	$36,909	$37,646	$146,244
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,923	$26,574	$27,258	$27,963	$107,683
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,193	$36,909	$37,646	$38,404	$149,151
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,574	$27,246	$27,951	$28,677	$110,413
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,909	$37,646	$38,404	$39,183	$152,142
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,246	$27,939	$28,665	$29,414	$113,229
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,646	$38,404	$39,183	$39,986	$155,219

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 89% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $72,568 for Texas residents and $113,517 for out-of-state students.

UTRGV 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,204	$17,817	$18,460	$19,124	$72,568
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,344	$28,021	$28,718	$29,434	$113,517
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,817	$18,448	$19,112	$19,795	$75,135
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$28,021	$28,718	$29,434	$30,171	$116,344
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,448	$19,099	$19,783	$20,488	$77,783
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,718	$29,434	$30,171	$30,929	$119,251
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$19,099	$19,771	$20,476	$21,202	$80,513
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,434	$30,171	$30,929	$31,708	$122,242
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$19,771	$20,464	$21,190	$21,939	$83,329
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,171	$30,929	$31,708	$32,511	$125,319

	In-State	Out-of-State
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	$9,467	$19,542
Chicago State University	$12,754	$12,754
University of Missouri-Kansas City	$12,734	$30,734
Grand Canyon University	$17,263
California State University-Bakersfield	$7,696	$19,576
Seattle University	$54,285