University of Rio Grande
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 1,400 students.
About This School
University of Rio Grande is a private nonprofit institution located in Rio Grande, Ohio with approximately 1,400 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $23,686 per year. The graduation rate is 36%, and the typical graduate earns $36,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College is a private university and public community college merged into one institution in Rio Grande, Ohio, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 32% graduation rate means fewer than 1 in 3 students who start actually finish, and median earnings of $36,700 a decade out make the $29,541 annual net price a tough sell. The relatively low median debt of $11,750 is a genuine bright spot, suggesting those who do graduate aren't buried in loans. Worth considering only if you have a specific reason to attend — a program you can't find elsewhere, strong local ties, or financial circumstances that make it your best realistic option — but go in with eyes open about the completion and earnings data.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 16 | $55,183 | $68,257 | −$13,074 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 13 | $49,590 | $54,562 | −$4,972 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 11 | $88,005 | $88,910 | −$905 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 2 | $34,183 | $47,382 | −$13,199 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,400 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of Rio Grande cost?
The average net price at University of Rio Grande is about $23,686 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of Rio Grande?
University of Rio Grande has a graduation rate of 36%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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