Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $20,678 | State avg: $17,343. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 47.85% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 48.37% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Rio Grande Valley College pays approximately $20,678 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Texas average of $17,343 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Rio Grande Valley College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Texas and national averages.
Rio Grande Valley College net price
$20,678
Texas average
$17,343
National average
$17,506
Rio Grande Valley College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at Not available and average net price at $20,678. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
Not available
Current net price
$20,678
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Rio Grande Valley College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
Not available
10-year earnings are not reported for this school in the federal dataset.
Undergraduates
818
10-Year Median Earnings - Rio Grande Valley College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Who Attends Rio Grande Valley College?
Undergraduates
818
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
47.85%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
48.37%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 47.85% of Rio Grande Valley College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 48.37% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Rio Grande Valley College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Rio Grande Valley College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Rio Grande Valley College lists Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Rio Grande Valley College is listed at 5419 North Cage Boulevard, Pharr, TX 78577-2106. Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Compare Schools
Compare Rio Grande Valley College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Valley College | Not available | Not available | $20,678 | Not available |
| West Coast University-Texas | Not available | $16,715 | $25,957 | $102,672 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $93,615 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Not available | Not available | Not available | $92,961 |
| Chamberlain University-Texas | 95.65% | $19,686 | $32,247 | $92,405 |
Similar Schools in Pharr
This local cluster focuses on nearby Pharr schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Pharr.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Rio Grande Valley College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Rio Grande Valley College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
What is Rio Grande Valley College's average net price?
Rio Grande Valley College's average net price in the local dataset is $20,678.
What does Rio Grande Valley College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $20,028 for Rio Grande Valley College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
Is Rio Grande Valley College accredited?
Rio Grande Valley College's accreditor in the local dataset is Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
How many students attend Rio Grande Valley College?
The local dataset lists 818 undergraduate students at Rio Grande Valley College.
What percentage of Rio Grande Valley College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Rio Grande Valley College in the local dataset is 47.85%.
What is the federal loan rate at Rio Grande Valley College?
The federal loan rate for Rio Grande Valley College in the local dataset is 48.37%.
Where should I verify Rio Grande Valley College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Rio Grande Valley College or the latest official federal education data.