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Rio Grande Valley College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 30 to 1
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 74%

Located in Pharr, Texas, Rio Grande Valley College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Rio Grande Valley College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Rio Grande Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 71% at Rio Grande Valley College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at Rio Grande Valley College are Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 42 of freshman students at Rio Grande Valley College received on average $3,865 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,865
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 112 40% $3,974 $445,046
Other Federal Grant 112 40% $4,032 $451,564
State Grant/Scholarships 4 1% $1,630 $6,518
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 5 2% $369 $1,844
Total Grant & Scholarships 119 42% $3,865 $459,926

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rio Grande Valley College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Rio Grande Valley College students is 74.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.4%.

74.4%

  • African American 100.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 74.4% 157 students

Service Offerings

Rio Grande Valley College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Rio Grande Valley College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)