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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Women's Volleyball

Welcome to the The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley women's volleyball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southland Conference from Edinburg, Texas. Led by head coach Todd Lowery, 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.
16
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

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 66% of matches over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%61%'21-2279%'22-2361%'23-2457%'24-2573%'25-26
Staff
Todd Lowery
Head Coach
(956) 665-7007·View profile
Mayda Garcia
Associate Head Coach
(956) 665-7397·View profile
Daniel Garcia
Assistant Coach
(956) 665-5090·View profile
F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 4% of D1 women's volleyball 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
A

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 100% of D1 women's volleyball 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
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 60% of D1 women's volleyball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,023,259
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$241,176
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (956) 665-2011

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