University of Rio Grande

University of Rio Grande Overview

University of Rio Grande is a private, nonprofit school in the rural setting of Rio Grande, Ohio. University of Rio Grande was founded in 1876 and the school enrolls around 2,161 students per year, which includes 2,106 undergraduates. University of Rio Grande offers housing for up to 630 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms. On the weekends, about 20% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

Student Activities at University of Rio Grande

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of University of Rio Grande's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? University of Rio Grande students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? University of Rio Grande has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? University of Rio Grande has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of Rio Grande on the Student Life page.

2022 University of Rio Grande Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	73%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.1
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	0%
Tuition	$19,400
Percent of Need Met	87%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$5,555

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Is University of Rio Grande a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what University of Rio Grande offers and if the school might be a good fit for you.

University of Rio Grande Acceptance Rate 2022

University of Rio Grande is not competitive to get into. The acceptance rate at University of Rio Grande is 73%. Out of 1,754 applications received in 2022, 1,280 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Rio Grande

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 52% of students who start at University of Rio Grande come back for their second year of college. Around 43% of students who started at University of Rio Grande earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook University of Rio Grande Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from University of Rio Grande by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with University of Rio Grande directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

University of Rio Grande's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

University of Rio Grande's endowment was valued at $23.6 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, University of Rio Grande spends about $6,239 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Rio Grande

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

University of Rio Grande meets 87% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend University of Rio Grande full-time are awarded $5,555 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $28,617 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Rio Grande.

Based on this information, is University of Rio Grande the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is University of Rio Grande a good school for you?

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Where is University of Rio Grande?

University of Rio Grande is located in the rural setting of Rio Grande, Ohio.

If you want to see University of Rio Grande for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Route 35 to Rio Grande, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Huntington Tri-State.

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