University of Texas–Pan American

The University of Texas–Pan American (UTPA), is a state university located in Edinburg, Texas. Founded in 1927, it is a component institution of The University of Texas System. The university serves the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas with baccalaureate, masters-level, and doctoral degrees. Since the institution's founding, it has grown from 200 students to over 19,000, making UTPA the tenth-largest university in the state of Texas. The majority of these students are natives of the Rio Grande Valley. UTPA also operates an Upper Level Studies Center in Rio Grande City, Starr County, Texas. UTPA's main campus is located in the western part of Edinburg, and comprises 289 acres. The majority of academic buildings are enclosed by or span a...