Federal data, not an estimate: the middle 50% of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's enrolled students and what to do with it.
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The middle 50% of enrolled students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley scored 15–21 on the ACT Composite, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. A Composite at or above 21 clears the band; inside it, aim for the upper half. The Composite is the average of English, Math and Reading, so the cheapest gain is always the weakest section. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley admits about 94% of applicants — the score is one input, not a cutoff.
| 25th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 15 | 21 |
A middle 50% means a quarter of enrolled students scored below 15 and a quarter above 21. It describes who enrolled — it is not an admission rule.
It averages English, Math and Reading, rounded at the half. One raw question in your weakest section can move the Composite a full point — which makes the weakest section the cheapest place to gain. Science is optional and does not affect it.
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The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 15–21 on the Composite. The upper half of that band is competitive, and 21+ clears it. There is no published cutoff.
A quarter of enrolled students scored below 15. It is possible, and the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (IPEDS), retrieved 2026-09-01. The school's federal profile is linked below.