School Highlights
Rio Grande Valley College serves 610 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Rio Grande Valley College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Rio Grande Valley College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
Student Body
The student population of Rio Grande Valley College has grown by 951% over five years.
The Rio Grande Valley College diversity score of 0.04 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has declined by 73% over five years.
Total Enrollment
610 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
610 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
610 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
98%
40%
% White
n/a
6%
% Hawaiian
1%
24%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7442%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
47%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,282
$10,449
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,350
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Grande Valley College's ranking?
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