| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,301 | 67.34% |
| International | 241 | 12.47% |
| White | 195 | 10.09% |
| Asian | 103 | 5.33% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 2.69% |
| Unknown | 20 | 1.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.57% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 | 0.26% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 4 | 0.21% |
The majority of UT Rio Grande Valley graduate students are Hispanic.