Public school in Texas with 26,400 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
94%
Women
94%
Men
92%
Total number of applicants
14,386
Women: 59%
Men: 41%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
40%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$17,735
Out-of-state
$27,527
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$4,055
$30,001–48,000
$5,068
$48,001–75,000
$7,248
$75,001–110,000
$11,013
Over $110,000
$12,967
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
No
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Required
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
Policies change during COVID-19; please confirm by looking at this school's website.
Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 1%
ACT: 64%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
5,439
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
58%
Enrolled men:
42%
6-year graduation rate
46%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
76%
Student diversity
Very diverse
International students
2%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 1%
Black: 1%
Hispanic: 92%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 3%
White: 3%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
19:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
Yes
Housing
Commuter College
Yes
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
None
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Western Athletic Conference
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Location
1201 W University Dr
Edinburg, TX 78539
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Southwest
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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