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
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
34% of total enrollment
50% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 32% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
32%
Traditional Age (18-21)
10%
Non-Traditional (25+)
15%
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 127% in-state residents, -28% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
127% of student body
1% of student body
States Represented
17 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
96%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
59%
Female Students
Global Reach
1%
International
Age Diversity
10%
Non-Traditional Age