School Highlights
University of Rio Grande serves 2,258 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,258 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 30%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
University of Rio Grande ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 116 teachers has declined by 33% over five years.
University of Rio Grande
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities II
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
116 staff
24 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of University of Rio Grande has grown by 45% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The University of Rio Grande diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 27% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,258 students
612 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
1,292 students
342 students
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
966 students
270 students
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,037 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,267 students
342 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Graduate Students
25 students
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
770 students
402 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
196 students
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
560 students
312 students
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
70%
62%
% Non Resident races
12%
1%
% Unknown races
13%
8%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.58
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
38%
23%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$40,572
$42,156
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,500
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,625
$6,516
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University of Rio Grande's ranking?
University of Rio Grande ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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