School Highlights
University of Rio Grande serves 1,868 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,868 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- 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 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
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 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The University of Rio Grande diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,868 students
599 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
1,109 students
329 students
# Part-Time Students
759 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
125 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,101 students
306 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
8 students
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
749 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
10 students
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
560 students
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
3%
15%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
1%
7%
% White
n/a
4%
% Hawaiian
76%
64%
% Two or more races
19%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.56
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5417%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3358%
0.2667%
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
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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