Edinburg, TX
🩺 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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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: N/A
Average GPA: 3.69
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
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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...
About the School
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine, established in 2014, is a public medical school located in Edinburg, Texas.
Curriculum
The UTRGV School of Medicine offers an integrated curriculum that combines foundational science with clinical medicine. This approach utilizes advanced technological resources, including a 15,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Simulation Hospital and one of the largest collections of anatomical plastinates in the United States. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to be competent and compassionate physicians who are patient advocates, community-focused, culturally aware, collaborative leaders, problem solvers, and lifelong learners.
Facilities
The school's facilities include a 15,000-square-foot Simulation Hospital equipped with advanced technological resources to enhance medical training. Additionally, it houses one of the largest collections of anatomical plastinates in the United States, providing students with unique learning opportunities.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UTRGV-MED:
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.
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.
Environment: Urban
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School Address: 1201 West University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539
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