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 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
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 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 73% over five years.
Total Enrollment
610 students
1,396 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
610 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
610 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
46%
% Black
98%
14%
% White
n/a
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7442%
0.5469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3357%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
47%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,282
$9,629
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2024 (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?
Rio Grande Valley College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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