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UT-Pan American Admission Requirements

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UT-Pan American Admission Overview

UT-Pan American admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UT-Pan American admitted 94.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 880-1090 / ACT 15-21. UT-Pan American is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UT-Pan American is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UT-Pan American Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

94.2%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The UT-Pan American acceptance rate is 94.2%. Last year, 17,310 of 18,377 applicants were admitted. That is the 58th lowest acceptance rate in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UT-Pan American and can you get accepted?

UT-Pan American is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 41% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UT-Pan American GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.16*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.16*

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Average GPA

UT-Pan American has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.16 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. UT-Pan American is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

*3.16 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

UT-Pan American SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

880-1090

Freshmen who sent SAT

27%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 460
Math 420
Composite 880

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 560
Math 530
Composite 1090

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UT-Pan American typically score around a 990 SAT (middle 50% 880–1090) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 38th percentile nationally. UT-Pan American ranks #56 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 880 to 1090

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

UT-Pan American is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 990 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1090+	Above 75th	>97%
990 to 1090	Avg +	94%-97%
880 to 990	Avg -	89%-94%
Below 880	Below mid-50	<89%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UT-Pan American ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

15-21

Freshmen reporting ACT

23%

25th Percentile Scores

English 14
Math 15
Composite 15

75th Percentile Scores

English 21
Math 20
Composite 21

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UT-Pan American typically have around a 18 ACT (mid-50 15–21) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 38th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UT-Pan American places #57 among colleges in Texas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 15 to 21

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UT-Pan American without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 18.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
21+	Above 75th	>97%
18 to 21	Avg +	94%-97%
15 to 18	Avg -	89%-94%
Below 15	Below mid-50	<89%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

75% of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 46% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	19%
Top 25% of class	46%
Top 50% of class	75%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	10,253	8,124	18,377
Accepted	9,871	7,439	17,310
Acceptance Rate	96%	92%	94%
Enrolled	3,883	3,130	7,013
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	39%	42%	41%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

304

Applicants have 304 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UT-Pan American is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 94.2% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (880-1090); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025