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University of Rio Grande

#1623 in US ranking Rio Grande, OH
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$33,246
Tuition & fees
$20,960
Avg. aid
$9,701
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
36%
Median salary
$53,448
1 yr after graduation

What does University of Rio Grande offer in terms of athletics?

Rio Grande's varsity athletics compete as the RedStorm in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with River States Conference competition among its athletic affiliations. Representative varsity sports include basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, cross-country, and track and field.

A sport appearing in a broad campus-activities listing is not necessarily a current varsity team; club and recreational options should be checked separately. Students hoping to compete should consult the current athletics roster and recruiting information for their sport, then confirm NAIA eligibility and any team-specific requirements. Athletic participation and aid are not assured by admission to the university.

What student groups and Associations are available at University of Rio Grande?

Rio Grande students can participate in student government and interest-based activities, including honor societies and Bible-study groups. Campus reporting also identifies student-run media and a drama or theater group, offering ways to take part in reporting, broadcasting, or performance.

Organizations can change as students graduate and new members take over. A prospective student interested in a particular group should look for a current meeting schedule or contact the student-activities office. Student government and recognized clubs are also distinct from university-operated services such as counseling or career advising.

Who studies at University of Rio Grande?

Rio Grande's reported enrollment is 2,258 students. It draws heavily from Ohio: about three-quarters of students are state residents, while students from other U.S. states and other countries also attend.

The reported incoming population includes first-time degree-seeking students and transfer students. Age counts show a substantial number of students younger than 18 alongside traditional college-age students and adults. Because institutional reporting can encompass different enrollment arrangements, those figures should not be read as a description of the people in every university classroom.

The institution reports a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1. That ratio is a campus-wide calculation, not a promise about the size of a particular lecture, laboratory, or clinical section.

How does student life look like at University of Rio Grande?

Everyday life at Rio Grande is shaped by a predominantly commuting student body: approximately 83% of students commute, while 17% live on campus in the reported housing figures. Events and services therefore need to work for students whose schedules may include travel, employment, and family commitments as well as classes.

Students can connect through campus activities, performing arts, athletics events, and service opportunities. Reported support includes a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. New students should check how orientation, advising, and activity schedules fit their own enrollment pattern, particularly if they expect to be on campus only on certain days.

What libraries are available to students at University of Rio Grande?

The Jeanette Albiez Davis Library is Rio Grande's main campus library. It serves as a place for studying and finding materials for coursework and research.

Students planning a research-intensive major should ask library staff how to access subject databases, journals, research help, and materials held elsewhere. Commuters and online learners should also check current remote-access instructions and opening hours; access to an electronic resource does not imply that the building itself is open at all times.

University of Rio Grande Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2258

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

405

Member of Athletic Associations

NAIA

Total staff

79 full time, 110 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

University of Rio Grande Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,037
Graduate: 221

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,292
Part-time: 966

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 212
Men: 193

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 16
Black or African American: 54
White: 883
American Indian or Alaska Native: 3
Asian: 5
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 6
Two or more races: 7
Unknown: 275

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

University of Rio Grande Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NAIA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Archery

Men––

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Football

–Men–

Golf

–Men–

Gymnastics

–Women–

Racquetball

–Both–

Soccer

BothBothMen

Softball

Women–Women

Table tennis

–Both–

Tennis

–Both–

Track and field

Both–Both

Volleyball

WomenBothWomen

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.