Rio Grande Valley College

www.rgvcollege.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$20,226

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

883

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

77.9%

116 Graduates

About

Rio Grande Valley College is a higher education institution located in Hidalgo County, TX. N/A

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,226.

In 2023, 48% of undergraduate students attending Rio Grande Valley College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

In 2023 Rio Grande Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,226. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Rio Grande Valley College grew by 1.08%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rio Grande Valley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

48% of undergraduate students at Rio Grande Valley College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rio Grande Valley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Rio Grande Valley College had a total enrollment of 883 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Rio Grande Valley College is 883 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Rio Grande Valley College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rio Grande Valley College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 99% Hispanic or Latino, 0.34% Asian, 0.227% Black or African American, 0.227% White, and 0.113% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Rio Grande Valley College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (82.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.3%) and Black or African American Male (0.259%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rio Grande Valley College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 883 students. The full-time enrollment at Rio Grande Valley College is 883 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rio Grande Valley College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rio Grande Valley College was 80%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
874 enrolled students
Asian
3 enrolled students
Black or African American
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rio Grande Valley College is 99% Hispanic or Latino, 0.34% Asian, 0.227% Black or African American, 0.227% White, and 0.113% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. N/A

Graduates

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rio Grande Valley College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (642 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rio Grande Valley College are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

The most specialized majors at Rio Grande Valley College in 2023 are Health (642 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rio Grande Valley College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Rio Grande Valley College are Health (642 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rio Grande Valley College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

The most specialized majors at Rio Grande Valley College are Health (642 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
518 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
112 degrees awarded
White Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rio Grande Valley College is hispanic or latino female (518 degrees awarded). There were 4.63 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (112 degrees).