University of Rio Grande

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,600

2024 Average Net Price

$24,061

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

2,258

57.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

35.7%

45 Graduates

About

University of Rio Grande is a higher education institution located in Gallia County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Rio Grande were Registered Nursing (35 degrees awarded), General Studies (32 degrees), and General Business (25 degrees).

In 2024, 305 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Rio Grande. 66.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (231 degrees), 17.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Rio Grande is $19,600, which is $7,221 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,379).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Rio Grande is $19,600, which is $7,221 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,379).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,061.

In 2024, 57% of undergraduate students attending University of Rio Grande received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,600

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Rio Grande was $19,600. The cost of tuition at University of Rio Grande is $7,221 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,379).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Rio Grande (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,061

2024 Value

9.48%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Rio Grande had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,061. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Rio Grande grew by 9.48%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Rio Grande (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at University of Rio Grande received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.79% with respect to 2023, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Rio Grande (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

University of Rio Grande had a total enrollment of 2,258 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Rio Grande is 1,292 students and the part-time enrollment is 966. This means that 57.2% of students enrolled at University of Rio Grande are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Rio Grande, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.5% White, 2.88% Black or African American, 1.02% Hispanic or Latino, 0.443% Asian, 0.443% Two or More Races, 0.266% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.266% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Rio Grande in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.3%), followed by White Male (18.1%) and Two or More Races Male (6.56%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.5%), followed by White Male (22.5%) and Black or African American Male (5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Rio Grande in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,258 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Rio Grande is 1,292 and the part-time enrollment is 966. This means that 57.2% of students enrolled at University of Rio Grande are enrolled full-time compared with 43.8% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Rio Grande (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Rio Grande was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (61%), University of Rio Grande had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Rio Grande (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,411 enrolled students
Black or African American
65 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
23 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Rio Grande is 62.5% White, 2.88% Black or African American, 1.02% Hispanic or Latino, 0.443% Asian, 0.443% Two or More Races, 0.266% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.266% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 39.2% White, 28.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 315 students (14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 99 more women than men received degrees from University of Rio Grande. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Rio Grande is white (231 degrees awarded). There were 17.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Rio Grande is Registered Nursing (35 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (32 degrees) and General Business (25 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Rio Grande, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (8 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (5 degrees), and Education (46 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Rio Grande are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,507,849 people), Secondary school teachers (500,550 people), Education administrators (260,560 people), Special education teachers (198,478 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (180,579 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Rio Grande in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (8 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (5 degrees), Education (46 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Rio Grande are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at University of Rio Grande are Natural Resources & Conservation (8 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (5 degrees), Education (46 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Rio Grande are Elementary & secondary schools (2,767,936 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (297,947 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (193,890 people), Computer Systems Design (131,193 people), and Construction (119,797 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Rio Grande.

Most Common (2024)

Welding Technology
6 degrees awarded
Spanish Language & Literature
5 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Rio Grande was Welding Technology with 6 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Rio Grande according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

103

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

202

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 103 degrees were awarded to men at University of Rio Grande, which is 0.51 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (202).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Rio Grande by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at University of Rio Grande in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching, which is 2.75 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded to men at University of Rio Grande in Registered Nursing, which is 7 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 17% of students graduating from University of Rio Grande completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
231 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Rio Grande is white (231 degrees awarded). There were 17.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

12.8% of degree recipients (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
164 degrees awarded
White Male
67 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Rio Grande is white female (164 degrees awarded). There were 2.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (67 degrees).

Operations

University of Rio Grande has an endowment valued at nearly $19M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 835k (4.41%) compared to the 6.18% average return (1.09M on 17.6M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2024, University of Rio Grande had a total salary expenditure of 25.8M. University of Rio Grande employs 36 Assistant professors, 21 Instructors and 12 Professors. Most academics at University of Rio Grande are Female Assistant professor (23), Male Assistant professor (13), and Female Instructor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Rio Grande are: Office and Administrative Support, with 46 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 30 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Endowment

$19M

2024 Endowment

15.5%

growth from 2023

University of Rio Grande has an endowment valued at about $19M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Rio Grande grew 15.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.34M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Rio Grande (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.1M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Rio Grande paid a median of $15.1M in salaries, which represents 58.5% of their overall expenditure ($25.8M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$4.73M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Rio Grande paid a total of $4.73M to 79 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $563k (3.52%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Rio Grande were Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

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