
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reported an overall acceptance rate of 83.78% for the application year 2023, with 12,137 applicants and 10,173 accepted. This marks a decline from 88% in 2022, where 13,744 applied and 12,053 were accepted, and a significant drop from 94% in 2021, with 14,386 applicants and 13,508 accepted. Historical data shows fluctuating rates over the years, including a low of 64% in 2016, highlighting a more competitive environment in recent years despite higher acceptance rates overall. The trend suggests a diminishing acceptance rate from the pinnacle of 94% in 2021 down to the current 83.78%.