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Private for-profit, 2-Year
Pharr, TX

Rio Grande Valley College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in TX. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$29,400

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

74.5%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

N/A

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Rio Grande Valley College is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in Pharr, TX. With a competitive tuition profile of $29,400, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 74.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
82.2%
17.8%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
98.9%
Asian
0.4%
White
0.2%
Black
0.2%
Two or more
0.1%
Unknown
0.1%
International
0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$29,400

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$20,028
$30k - $48k$20,037
$48k - $75k$22,275
$75k+$25,301

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$12,359
Pell Grant Recipients47.9%
Using Federal Loans48.4%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment33.5%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

79.5%

Success

74.5%

In-State Cost

$29,400

Age 25+ Students

50.6%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 10

Working at 6yr

240 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Pharr (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Pharr (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.