University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Demographics & Diversity Overview

96%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
1%
International
12
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has a diverse student body with 96% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
2.1%(545)
Hispanic
95.3%(24,765)
African American
0.4%(109)
Asian
1.0%(270)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(11)
Two or More Races
0.2%(44)
Unknown
0.9%(234)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color96%
Total Enrollment31,559
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.7%(10,766)
Women
59.3%(15,668)

Gender Statistics

Men10,766

34% of total enrollment

Women15,668

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 47% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
16.9%(4,475)
18-19
17.8%(4,706)
20-21
29.0%(7,674)
22-24
21.1%(5,572)
25+
15.2%(4,007)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.9%(98)
22-24
20.3%(1,039)
25+
77.8%(3,986)

Age Diversity Insights

47%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 124% in-state residents, -25% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.0%(5,698)
International
1.0%(57)

Regional Representation

In-State5,698

124% of student body

International57

1% of student body

States Represented

12 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

96%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age