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The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College was established over 130 year ago. They twin colleges located in Rio Grande, Ohio, United States. The campus of the institution spreads across an area of 160 acres. The students body enrolls national and international students from over 12 states in the U.S and more than 20 countries around the world. The university provides a number of degrees, programs, and certifications and is organized into the following schools:
The Rio Grande participates in a wide variety of sports including softball, basketball, soccer, and cross country. Their athletic teams are nicknamed the RedStorm.
University Of Rio Grande is in a rural area, in Rio Grande, OH. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at University Of Rio Grande earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at University Of Rio Grande include education and teaching, nursing and emergency medicine, and conservation and resource management.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Some professors at University Of Rio Grande are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 2,243 students (2,089 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the American Mideast Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Rio Grande provides programs in the liberal arts, sciences, business, teacher education, fine and performing arts, nursing, and technologies. URG has a diverse curriculum and offers a range of educational opportunities with open access at a reasonable cost. URG grants associate, bachelor and master degrees. Rio Grande Community College offers a variety of credit and non-credit courses, seminars, workshops and events as part of life-long learning and enrichment. Historically, URG's primary focus has been students from the Appalachian region. URG is now more cosmopolitan with enrollments from states outside the region and foreign countries.
The University provides non-discriminatory educational opportunities for the pursuit of academic excellence. The educational experience provides opportunities to develop a balance of intellectual, aesthetic, social and physical qualities that characterize the total human experience, and challenges students' thinking and abilities. The University emphasizes learning that prepares students for the many occupations and professions necessary to live and work in a global community."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Rio Grande
218 N College Ave
Rio Grande, OH 45674
General Phone: (740) 245-7206
http://www.rio.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 189 | teacher education and development, special ed, education of learning disabled, elementary school teaching, instructional media design, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, early childhood education, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 105 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | humanities, history, social services, general studies, American studies, sociology, Spanish language, political science, ... |
| Business and Management | 29 | accounting technology, business, accounting and related services, business management, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, human resources, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 28 | industrial production tech, industrial tech, drafting, robotics tech, computer systems tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 18 | fisheries sciences, environmental studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 16 | radiographer, respiratory therapy assistant, pre-pharmacy, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical lab tech, clinical lab tech |
| Family and Social Work | 13 | public administration, social work |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer and info science, computer science, computer support, web design, information science |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical secretary, health care administration, health care facilities management |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, health and fitness |
| Media | 6 | communication studies, mass communication, public relations |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
| Production Trades | 3 | furniture design, welding |
| Engineering | 2 | archeology |
| Medicine | 2 | health professions |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1 | psychology |
| Law | 0 | legal secretary |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | theatre design |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | mechanic and repair, industrial mechanics, computer repair |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Rio Grande in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 169 | 71 |
| Associate's degree | 165 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 155 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Rio Grande had a total enrollment of 2,243 students (2,089 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 93% |
| West Virginia | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
University Of Rio Grande offers campus housing for 620 of its 2,089 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rio Grande, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,260 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,260 |
| Room and board | $ 7,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,064 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Rio Grande participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 311600)
University Of Rio Grande has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $68,036 | 6 | $62,382 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $52,748 | 3 | $58,261 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $53,939 | 27 | $47,894 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $40,350 | 4 | $48,605 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $58,790 | 40 | $50,916 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Baseball | American Mideast Conference |
| Track | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 65 | 58 | 123 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 7 | 20 | 27 |
| Track | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 29 | 49 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading 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
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Furniture Design and Manufacturing
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Rio Grande Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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