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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Women's Cross Country

Welcome to the The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley women's cross country recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southland Conference from Edinburg, Texas. Led by head coach Shareese Woods Hicks, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley pairs a 94% acceptance rate with a 51% graduation rate and a $5,282 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
Not reported
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southland Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
40,284
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
94%
State
Texas
City
Edinburg
Address
1201 W University Dr
Staff
Shareese Hicks
Track & Field/cross Country Head Coach (sprints/hurdles/jumps/combined)
(956) 665-7113·View profile
Shareese Woods Hicks
Head Coach
Jakob Degenshein
Track & Field/cross Country Assistant Coach (throws)
(956) 665-2316·View profile
Ricardo Mendoza
Assistant Coach (distance)
(956) 665-7438·View profile
Antwon Hicks
Track & Field/cross Country Assistant Coach (sprints/hurdles/jumps)
View profile
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 4% of D1 women's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
81%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
51%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$35,812
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$49,620
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Affordability

This school is more affordable than 100% of D1 women's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$7,842
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$17,682
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$8,914
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$5,282
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
Not reported
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (956) 665-2011

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