by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ran $9,987 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $19,827. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $2,130 in-state and $2,130 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,857 | $17,697 |
| Fees | $2,130 | $2,130 |
| Total | $9,987 | $19,827 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is about average on cost.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,857 | $17,649 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,857 | $17,649 |
| One Year Ago | $7,857 | $17,937 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,857 | $17,697 |
The chart here shows how tuition at UT Rio Grande Valley has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition actually decreased — institutions occasionally restate prior figures, so don’t assume the drop will continue.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.54%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $10,141. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.86%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $19,997.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,141 | $19,997 |
| In 2 Years | $10,297 | $20,168 |
| In 3 Years | $10,455 | $20,340 |
| In 4 Years | $10,616 | $20,514 |
| In 5 Years | $10,779 | $20,689 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $81,019, compared with about $41,509 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, go to the The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Financial Aid page.
