About University of Rio Grande

Founded in 1974, University of Rio Grande. is a Public college. Located in Ohio, which is a city setting in Ohio, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 1,848 full time undergraduate students, and 55 full time graduate students.

The University of Rio Grande Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 79 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Rio Grande include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,4% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

51% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 22% were in the top quarter, and 3% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Rio Grande.

14%
“We”re apathetic”
14%
“We know about current events and vote”
71%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
71%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
43%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
57%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
86%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
57%
“They keep regular office hours”
43%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
86%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
14%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
43%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
14%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
43%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
43%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
43%
“There might be people who do”
14%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
14%
“We”re apathetic”
14%
“We know about current events and vote”
71%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
71%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
43%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
57%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
86%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
57%
“They keep regular office hours”
43%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
86%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
14%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
43%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
14%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
43%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
43%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
43%
“There might be people who do”
14%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

University of Rio Grande REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    18 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    14 Students rated off-campus housing 2.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    21 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    24 Students rated campus facilities 3.5 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    24 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    24 Students rated school activities 3.3 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    24 Students rated local services 3.2 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    24 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of University of Rio Grande?

8 Students rated University of Rio Grande

Lori - 07/12/2022

I go to a small off-main campus location. My personal experience with the professors and the staff is not very good. In the past, my professors never respond to emails, and when they do- they never helped with what I needed. The staff has lost my forms, class papers, tests, and general signups. I have also had experiences where the staff has disrespected my family and me saying that they only care about money, not what I need or require. Overall, I've not had the best experience with the college, and if there were another available I would go there instead.

Jeancer

University of Rio Grande may be a diverse society. However, with its diversity, people in campus will have a wider opportunity to learn and appreciate more things more than the things that they have already known since the beginning. There would be a lot of people that seems to be hard to socialize with. But in reality those people might be actually someone who could be your friends for the whole course of you guys being together in the same campus.

Ruby

Perhaps not everybody can be positive because they might not know what makes them feel right about themselves , but changing your personality develops good habits for the future . I introduce myself as “Ruby Anne Guerra,” and I am currently a senior at Palmview High School. I was born in Mcallen,TX, and I am the oldest out of three siblings. The environment in which I live in is social and absolute. I come from a very united family and my parents are my motivators in pursuing my career. With their faith, they believe I can achieve anything I want to accomplish everything and anything to make them proud. My home is my gracious space, I live with my grandparents , parents , and siblings. My family and I been living with my grandparents for the past 17 years. We only have 2 rooms and one restroom for everybody. I sleep on a couch since there is not enough space for every individual in my house to have their own privacy.It all started one day when, I wanted my own privacy and wanted to invite my friends, but I knew it wasn’t possible because I didn’t have my own room and it felt so uncomfortable and sorrowful. However, I always reserve in mind what my family tells me, “ Follow your dreams and no matter how many obstacles you need to trespass, remember the harsh times you go through every day and it is going to give you strength to triumph in time ahead.” I am already used to having difficulties and don’t hesitate,because I feel secure and attached to my home as well as my neighborhood. I have caring and loving neighbors,andhave witnessed their kindness from the day I got very ill and needed surgery. My neighbors are so attentive and kept assuring me,with everything would come out perfectly fine.” They are also very Catholic, and whenever someone is going through difficult moments they tend to do rosaries to retain them from the “bad”. Not all neighbors are kind and respectful,and I can be sure to say my neighbors are unique. However , the street I live in is the safest neighborhood to live in because in case of an emergency they’re always there to help each other out and reunite whenever there are difficulties occurring. Although, all these obstacles has shaped me in variety ways and it has made me to a better person In conclusion, in the past I would easily give up on educational objectives and not care what my family and neighbors would advise me about the correct way to succeed in life. I would always think negative and just think about me and not my surroundings. Basically , I would just get home from school and not communicate with anyone. My parents and neighbors guided me to the right path, but I would tend not to pay attention and reject what they would say. I now regret how I would act towards them and I have promised them at one time , day after day , I would correct the mistakes I did the previous day. I now stimulate myself to never give up, assist people, and keep studying for a better future. I do whatever is possible to have an education and especially have a shelter with sufficient space and for each of my family members to perceive in a pleasant way and not live like the previous. As the years passed by, I start comprehending how grateful I am for having my parents and neighbors and made me change my character. Without my parents and neighbors, I wouldn’t attain my education and persona to keep living my life in the precise way. I am astonished to become a new being and cherish every memory forever to accomplish my dreams.

Dorilee

I am a current student under the Dual-Enrollment program , and that's a great point to discuss. The fact that this University offers this program to high school students is absolutely advantageous for both the institution and the students. It gives us the opportunity to have a first-hand experience as to what college is like and it let's us know what to expect. Of course there are some improvements but what school doesn't need them ?

University of Rio Grande FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of Rio Grande?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Rio Grande is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Don't make the mistake i did and take college as a joke. It is your future, and what you do in college will have a major effect on you for the rest of your life. Now I am not saying you cannot have fun, you just have to find a fine line when to have fun and buckle down.

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  3. What kind of person should attend this school?

    any kind, we have many international students as well as nationwide.

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  4. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    that dont care about education or that just wants to drink

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  5. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The friendly professors and nice size of the classes.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The best feature of the University of Rio Grande is it's size. It is a small campus, built in a small town, surrounded by farmland. Since I am from a rural area, it was very much like home to me. It was a relief off my mind to be able to find my classes without getting lost. Even though it is small, it has a great sports complex, theater, and student center that is available to all students.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    There is nothing here on the weekends. Most of the students are commuters so if you live in a dorm and are fair away from home you better get ue to being bored or doing school work.

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  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    This school is my favorite out of the 4 schools I have gone to.

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  9. Describe the students at your school.

    Everyone is friendly willing to help you out if you need be.

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  10. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Weekends, everyone leaves on weekends.

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  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    good education program and down on the farm in the middle of nowhere

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The above concept of the Rio Run Around. It makes getting any answers very hard to find.

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  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It has small classes and everyone knows everyone so people are very friendly with everyone.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    In my opinion my college is very small. The benefit of having a small school is that the amount of students in a classroom is very reasonable. I know I can get to know my professor on a personal level and receive the help I need when ever I need it. This makes it easier for students to perform well academically.

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  15. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I have had an overall bittersweet time at my college. I met some amazing people at school that I plan to keep around in the future.

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  16. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    I believe the student athletes are a very popular group at my college. People enjoy watching sports on our campus because that is really all we have to look forward to, seeing that it is such a small college.

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Student Body

Students

63%

female

37%

male

1,848

Total Undergrad Enrollment

55

Total Grad Students

5%

Out-Of-State

83%

In-State

12%

International

Organizations

16

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

5

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

27%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
1%
% White or Caucasian
79%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

89% of students attending University of Rio Grande receive some sort of financial aid. 52% were awarded federal grants. While 58% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$24,910

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$10,120

Room and Board

36,230

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$30,576
$30 - $48K
$30,695
$48 - $75K
$33,057
$75 - $110K
$34,492
$110K & UP
$34,890

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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