Overview

University of Rio Grande is a Comprehensive institution located in Rio Grande, OH, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 500
Rio Grande, OH  45674
United States

Contact Kristie Russell
Assistant Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@rio.edu
Phone: 740-245-7208
Fax: 740-245-7260

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Ecology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Related Services, Other
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/corporate Communications, General
Business/managerial Economics
Business/office Automation/technology/data Entry
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance And Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Real Estate
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Network And System Administration/administrator
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Trades, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer/computer Systems Technology/technician
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Energy Systems Technology/technician
Engineering/industrial Management
Environmental/environmental Engineering Technology/technician
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Robotics Technology/technician
Welding Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions, Other
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Hospital And Health Care Facilities Administration/management
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant And Medical Secretary
Nursing Practice
Pharmacy Technician/assistant
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/assistant
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Installation And Repair Technology/technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician
Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology/technician
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/technicians, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Furniture Design And Manufacturing
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Archeology
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Graphic Design
Intermedia/multimedia
Music, General
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,754

Applied

1,280

Accepted

1,774

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,066

Females Applied

775

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

688

Males Applied

505

Males Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.06

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Other requirements:	Medical history

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

4,224

In-state

3,504

In-district

Fees

8,200

Room & board

6,300

Room only

Financial Aid

7,030

Avg. Financial Aid Package

5,555

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,191

Avg. Loan Aid

11,067

Avg. Grant Aid

3,778

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

87%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

73%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,774

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

4%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.99%
Black or African American	4.12%
White or Caucasian	72.44%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.57%
Asian	0.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.14%
Two or more races	0.28%
Other	16.19%

Gender

Male (35.51%)

Female (64.49%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	17%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Community Service Day, Homecoming and Founders' Day

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, Honoraries, Bible studies and ENACTA

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Baseball	No
Basketball
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer			No
Softball	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball

Faculty

49

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 45

Part-time - 4

Male - 80

Female - 95