School Highlights
Rio Grande Valley College serves 832 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 832 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- 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
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rio Grande Valley College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
2008
Total Faculty
35 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Rio Grande Valley College has grown by 1334% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Rio Grande Valley College diversity score of 0.02 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 55% over five years.
Total Enrollment
832 students
4,254 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
832 students
902 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
832 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
832 students
869 students
% Hispanic
99%
47%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
54%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,282
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,250
Sports
School Mascot
Howie The Owl
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Grande Valley College's ranking?
Rio Grande Valley College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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