- 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. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
School Highlights
University of Rio Grande serves 2,374 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,374 students
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 24%
- 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
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
174 staff
93 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of University of Rio Grande has grown by 39% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The University of Rio Grande diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,374 students
757 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,264 students
397 students
# Part-Time Students
1,110 students
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
231 students
313 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,254 students
385 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
10 students
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,060 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
50 students
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
560 students
425 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
76%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
5%
1%
% Unknown races
15%
6%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
38%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,200
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,500
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,625
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Bevo Francis, basketball star -
- Daniel P. McCarthy, philanthropist -
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of University of Rio Grande?
The acceptance rate of University of Rio Grande is 75%, which is higher than the state average of 73%.
Who are famous alumni from University of Rio Grande?
University of Rio Grande famous alumni include: Bevo Francis, basketball star and Daniel P. McCarthy, philanthropist.
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