University of Rio Grande

School Highlights

University of Rio Grande serves 1,551 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 29%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,551 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 21%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 174 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of Rio Grande
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Masters Colleges and Universities II
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
174 staff
93 staff
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Student Body

The student population of University of Rio Grande has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The University of Rio Grande diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,551 students
1,337 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
940 students
555 students
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# Part-Time Students
611 students
782 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of University of Rio Grande.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
125 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
932 students
555 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
8 students
8 students
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This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of University of Rio Grande
Ohio All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
604 students
1,124 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
7 students
6 students
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Ohio All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
560 students
425 students
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% Asian
n/a
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in University of Rio Grande and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in University of Rio Grande and the percentage of Black community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
79%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in University of Rio Grande and the percentage of White community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in University of Rio Grande and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
16%
6%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in University of Rio Grande.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
Diversity Score
0.35
0.47
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
32%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.57%
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,200
$31,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of University of Rio Grande and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ohio by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
89%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$18,500
$18,625
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in University of Rio Grande and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,625
$6,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in University of Rio Grande and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,551 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 21%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,375 per year for in-state students and $10,942 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,989 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.47, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Davis College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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