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University of Texas Rio Grand Valley School of Medicine

Edinburg, TX

Allopathic Medical Schools Public Non-Profit

🩺 School Overview

Tuition (In State): $19,639

Tuition (Out of State): $32,739

Accreditation Status: Full

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Total Enrollment: 55

Degrees: MD

Founding Year: 2016

Accreditation Year: 2015

Website: https://www.utrgv.edu/school-of-medicine/

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Applications Received: N/A

Interviews Granted: N/A

Admitted: N/A

Average MCAT: N/A

Average GPA: 3.69

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Interview Feedback Summary

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 40% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.

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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for UTRGV-MED


  • 1. Motivation and Fit – Engaging with the Rio Grande Valley communities is core to our mission. Please share how you might contribute to this aspect. (1500 words or less)
  • 2. Motivation and Fit – Why are you interested in UTRGV SOM? (500 words or less max)
  • 3. Community, Diversity, and Equity – OPTIONAL: Describe any extenuating circumstances that affected your medical or non-medical service experiences. (1500 words or less)
  • 4. Personal Experiences and Challenges – Part 1 (2 required essays) 1. Engaging with the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) communities is a core part of our mission. Please describe how you would contribute to this aspect of our mission. (1500 words...
  • 5. Personal Experiences and Challenges – Optional Essay (truly optional) 1. Please describe any extenuating circumstances that may have affected your medical or non-medical service experiences, including any factors that impacted your...

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SDN Insights

Our analysis of UTRGV-MED:

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Student Loan Burden: $216,258

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UTRGV-MED, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $216,258. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Lower than 79% Nationally

The cost of living at UTRGV-MED is lower than 79% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.

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Environment: Urban

There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around UTRGV-MED.

Why no Tier Rankings?

Although we could tier rank, over the past 25 years we've found no compelling benefit for ranking schools. Students are most successful when they prioritize personal and academic fit over school rank.