Rio Grande Valley College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Rio Grande Valley College is a private for-profit trade school in Pharr, Texas, enrolling about 808 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 71.68% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (97.9%) and Asian (0.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,500 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 808 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.68%
- Opportunity College (2025): Higher access & higher earnings (Carnegie OCU)
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 59.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 57.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,436
Rio Grande Valley College: what the data shows
Common questions about Rio Grande Valley College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Rio Grande Valley College?
Rio Grande Valley College is located in Pharr, TX (ZIP 78577-2106).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 30% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Is Rio Grande Valley College public or private?
Rio Grande Valley College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Rio Grande Valley College cost?
Average net price after aid: $19,500.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,205 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,405 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,969 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,184 |
| $110,001+ | $19,851 |
How big is Rio Grande Valley College?
Total enrollment: 808 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,436 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Rio Grande Valley College?
150%-time completion rate: 71.68%.
First-year retention: 69.1%.
What do graduates of Rio Grande Valley College earn?
Median earnings: $38,101 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,359.
58.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Rio Grande Valley College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (299 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (115 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (87 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (64 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (56 completions)
- 05.1081 (45 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (30 completions)
- Physical Therapy Assistant (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Rio Grande Valley College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 71.68%; net price $19,500. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Rio Grande Valley College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,500
2024 Value
In 2024 Rio Grande Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,500.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$78,000 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,500 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Rio Grande Valley College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
58.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70.81% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Rio Grande Valley College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Rio Grande Valley College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $15,008 |
| 2014 | — | — | $18,750 |
| 2015 | — | — | $13,236 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,762 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,454 |
| 2018 | — | — | $20,176 |
| 2021 | — | — | $21,601 |
| 2022 | — | — | $20,524 |
| 2023 | — | — | $20,678 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Rio Grande Valley College reported total enrollment of about 808 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 17% male and 83% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (97.9%), Asian (0.7%), and White (0.6%). About 58.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 59.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Rio Grande Valley College in 2024 is 808 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,436 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 97.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
70.41% 100% Completion Time
71.68% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 70.41% of students graduating from Rio Grande Valley College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 15% male / 85% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Rio Grande Valley College.
Return on Investment
$12,359 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Rio Grande Valley College.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 299 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 115 completions
3. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 87 completions
4. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 64 completions
5. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 56 completions
6. 05.1081: 45 completions
7. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 30 completions
8. Physical Therapy Assistant: 13 completions
Most popular programs at Rio Grande Valley College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Rio Grande Valley College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Rio Grande Valley College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 57.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,953
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,821
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Rio Grande Valley College is a private for-profit institution located in Pharr, TX, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Enrollment is approximately 808 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (97.9%), Asian (0.7%), White (0.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 71.68%. Approximately 58.67% of students receive Pell Grants. About 59.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Opportunity College (2025): Higher access and higher earnings under Carnegie’s Student Access and Earnings Classification. Browse all Opportunity Colleges.
Location
Pharr, TX 78577-2106
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Rio Grande Valley College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rio Grande Valley College located?
Rio Grande Valley College is located in Pharr, TX.
How much does Rio Grande Valley College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $19,500 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Rio Grande Valley College?
Rio Grande Valley College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,436 students, Hispanic or Latino (97.9%), Asian (0.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Rio Grande Valley College?
About 59.2% of students at Rio Grande Valley College are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Rio Grande Valley College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Rio Grande Valley College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,359.
Is Rio Grande Valley College public or private?
Rio Grande Valley College is a private for-profit institution located in Pharr, TX.
Is Rio Grande Valley College an HBCU?
No. Rio Grande Valley College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Rio Grande Valley College a tribal college?
No. Rio Grande Valley College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Rio Grande Valley College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Rio Grande Valley College reports 97.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Rio Grande Valley College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Rio Grande Valley College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.