by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many UT Rio Grande Valley first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore UT Rio Grande Valley retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 81% students making it past their freshmen year, UT Rio Grande Valley has freshmen retention rates above the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Texas, the average is 68.17%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 81% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Texas | 68.17% |
Of the 2,423 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
21% of the cohort completed their degree in four years, 47% in six years, and 53% in eight years.
The official graduation rate of UT Rio Grande Valley is 47%. This is the percentage of students who completed their degree within 150% of the published time. That means six years for a standard bachelor's degree program.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at UT Rio Grande Valley? The standard length of time for most students is 4.70 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,516 | 30% |
| Six Years | 2,423 | 47% |
| Eight Years | 281 | 6% |
| Did Not Complete | 2,429 | 47% |
Approximately 2429 students or 47% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 2429 students who did not complete their degree?
131 are still enrolled.
1360 transferred to another institution.
UT Rio Grande Valley lost contact with the remaining 934 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 131 | 5.4% |
| Transferred | 1360 | 56.0% |
| Dropped Out | 934 | 38.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70% |
| Black / African-American | 25% |
| Hispanic | 47% |
| International | 61% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 33% |
| Unknown | 37% |
| White | 47% |
First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at UT Rio Grande Valley are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley represent 58% of the students in the class of 2015, and 54.23% of UT Rio Grande Valley bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 21%, first-time students in the UT Rio Grande Valley class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the UT Rio Grande Valley graduation rate was 44%, and by the eight year mark, 50% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | UT Rio Grande Valley | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 21% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 44% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 50% | 47.82% |
1485 first-time / full-time students or 50% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
131 are still enrolled.
766 transferred to another institution.
UT Rio Grande Valley lost contact with the remaining 629 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 131 | 8.82% |
| Transferred | 766 | 51.58% |
| Dropped Out | 629 | 42.36% |
First-time / part-time students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley represent 6.27% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 18%, first-time, part-time students in the UT Rio Grande Valley class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 25%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | UT Rio Grande Valley | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 7% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 18% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 25% | 23.72% |
241 first-time / part-time students or 75% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
12 are still enrolled.
122 transferred to another institution.
UT Rio Grande Valley lost contact with the remaining 107 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 12 | 4.98% |
| Transferred | 122 | 50.62% |
| Dropped Out | 107 | 44.40% |
1081 UT Rio Grande Valley students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 21.04% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 62%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 65%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | UT Rio Grande Valley | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 62% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 65% | 55.07% |
377 non first-time / part-time students or 35% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
18 are still enrolled.
257 transferred to another institution.
UT Rio Grande Valley lost contact with the remaining 102 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 18 | 4.77% |
| Transferred | 257 | 68.17% |
| Dropped Out | 102 | 27.06% |
744 UT Rio Grande Valley students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 14.48% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 51%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 56%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | UT Rio Grande Valley | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 51% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 56% | 37.80% |
326 non first-time / part-time students or 44% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
15 are still enrolled.
215 transferred to another institution.
UT Rio Grande Valley lost contact with the remaining 96 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 15 | 4.60% |
| Transferred | 215 | 65.95% |
| Dropped Out | 96 | 29.45% |
