ROTC at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · public
Yes — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedThe Vaquero Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 11 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 45 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men69%
- Hispanic92%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women31%
- Men69%
- Hispanic91%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 94% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 880–1,090 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 15–21 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $9,987 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,827 |
| Average net price | $4,831 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 51% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has 28,666 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: FAQ
Does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley have ROTC?
Yes — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Vaquero Battalion).
Is ROTC at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
utrgv.edu
- Admissions
utrgv.edu
- Apply
applytexas.org
- Financial aid
utrgv.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
IPEDS UNITID: 227368
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