UT-Pan American Tuition & Cost

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  • 4 Year
  • Edinburg, TX
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#21 Best Public Universities in Texas

How Much Does It Cost to Attend?

In State Texas Resident Sticker Price

$27,013

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$36,853

Breakdown

In State Costs for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • Tuition $9,987
  • Books and Supplies $1,250
  • Other Fees $2,130
  • Room and Board $9,728
  • Budget for Other Expenses $3,918
  • Total One Year Cost $27,013

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for undergraduate students residing in Texas is $9,987. Room and board charges total $9,728 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,250 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $2,130 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $3,918 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley full time should expect a total annual cost of $27,013.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is $19,827 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $9,728 for room and board, $1,250 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $2,130. Students are advised to budget $3,918 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $36,853. This figure is 36.4% higher than what Texas residents pay.

Housing Costs

On campus room and board is provided by the school at a cost of $9,728 per academic year. Students electing to live off campus elsewhere in Edinburg should budget at least this amount.

Books and Supplies

The estimated annual cost for books and educational supplies is $1,250.

Other Living Expenses

If living on-campus, students should budget for $3,918 in additional living expenses. Off-campus students should budget for $5,531 in other miscellaneous living expenses.

All price data is sourced from the IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $5,282* in 2023/2024. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses.

Average Net Price 2023/2024

$5,282

Below is the average net price by student family income.

Net Price by Income The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$3,785
$30,001 to $48,000$3,877
$48,001 to $75,000$5,665
$75,001 to $110,000$7,972
$110,000+$13,782

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that your net price will fluctuate based on factors such as family income, assets and individual financial need. Net price is the out-of-pocket total cost that students end up paying or financing though student loans.

*Reported Average Annual Net Price for students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2023/2024. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.

Note that for colleges with no reported on-campus room and board, the average net price has been increased to account for living expenses. This number may not only reflect the net price paid to the school for tuition.

Financial Aid

93% of full-time undergrad The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $11,663 per student during the 2023/2024 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back.

Pell Grants

76 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2023/2024 was $6,718. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Student Loans

14% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $3,894.

Financial Aid The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $11,663 93%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $3,275 55%
Pell Grants $6,718 76%
Other Federal Grants $1,917 3%
State and Local Grants $4,724 81%
Federal Student Loans $3,894 14%
Other Student Loans $11,000 0%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2023/2024

Financial Aid Mix - $27,013 In-State Total Cost

CollegeSimply has modeled example payment coverage for the annual in-state tuition and living expenses of $27,013. Breakdown is based on average grant aid and federal loan aid which will vary based on your family income.

Grants 51%
Loans 17%
Out of Pocket 33%

Grants and Scholarships

51% - $11,663

Money granted to you by the U.S. Department of Education, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley or other organizations. These are not loans and do not need to be repaid.

Federal Student Loans

17% - $3,894

Low interest student loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This amount will need to be repaid.

Out of Pocket Cost

33% - $7,538

Covered by family savings, work or private student loans which you will have to repay.

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it really could cost you out of pocket to go to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $21,128. The loan balance of $21,128 is a four year multiple of the $5,282 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $240 could be required to pay off your student loan. The total of all payments including interest would sum $28,814.31.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 6.52%.

Example student loan for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Example Loan $21,128
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 6.52%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $240.12
Total Interest Paid $7,686.31
Sum of All Loan Payments $28,814.31

Student Loan Affordability

In order to afford student loan payments and still meet all your other costs of living, it is recommended not to borrow more than you can pay back using 10% of your monthly income earned after graduation. If you're considering attending The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, should consider if it will be realistic to make the post graduation loan payments based on your expected salary.

Using the 10% of salary threshold, an annual income of $28,814.31 would be needed to afford a $240.12 monthly payment in the example $21,128.00 loan modeled above. This assumes a repayment over 10 years. You can change the terms of this example loan using the student loan calculator below. View statistics about The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley student loan debt and graduate salaries under student outcomes.

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$108,052
Projected degree price by year for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Year Texas Residents Non Residents
1 $27,013 $36,853
2 $29,707 $40,528
3 $32,670 $44,570
4 $35,928 $49,015

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to be $108,052 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 10% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Tuition Details

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
Texas Residents $332 $996 $1,328
Out of State Residents $742 $2,226 $2,968

Estimated cost for a class at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

Tuition History

Historical in-state and out-of-state tuition and price increases for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Tuition history for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Year In-State Out-of-state Annual Increase
2023 $7,857 $17,937 0%
2022 $7,854 $17,649 -0%
2021 $7,857 $17,649 8.6%
2020 $7,233 $17,049 8.5%
2019 $6,664 $16,792 5%
2018 $6,345 $16,305 3.7%
2017 $6,119 $16,079 2.5%
2016 $5,970 $15,762 2.5%
2015 $5,824 $15,184 39.5%
2014 $4,176 $13,026 0%
2013 $4,176 $12,672

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227368.

Last updated: August 2026