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University of Rio Grande

University of Rio Grande is a small, private institution located in Rio Grande, oh. Founded in 1876, University of Rio Grande offers undergraduate degrees in 94 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 704 undergraduates
cost $20,060
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Rio Grande? Here’s what we know about who has! Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.06
Application fee $25
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Rio Grande is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Engineering and Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Special Education and Teaching
Business/Commerce, General
Social Work
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $20,060
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,166
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $4,028
Cost of attendance* $36,454
Financial aid package $7,030
Estimated cost $29,424 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $20,282
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,166
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $4,028
Cost of attendance* $36,676
Financial aid package $7,030
Estimated cost $29,646 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Rio Grande has a total undergraduate enrollment of 704, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

1,829

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
67%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
27%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 218 N College Ave, Rio Grande, OH 45674
phone 740-245-5353
address https://www.rio.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Honoraries

Bible studies

Enacta

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Rio Grande to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Rio Grande?

University of Rio Grande is located in Rio Grande, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Rio Grande? 

The acceptance rate for University of Rio Grande is N/A.

What’s the average GPA for University of Rio Grande?

The average high school GPA for University of Rio Grande students was 3.06.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Rio Grande?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Rio Grande including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $145,816.

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