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University Of Rio Grande is in a rural area, in Rio Grande, Ohio. 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 office and administration, education and teaching, and nursing and emergency medicine.
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 2005, had 2,373 students (1,974 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at University Of Rio Grande belong to the American Mideast Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Rio Grande
218 N College Ave
Rio Grande, OH 45674
General Phone: (740) 245-7206
Admissions Phone: (740) 245-7206
Financial Aid Phone: (740) 245-7218
http://www.rio.edu
University Of Rio Grande awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 122 | teacher education and development, special ed, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, social studies teaching, instructional media design, physical education teaching, business teaching, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 89 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Business And Management | 37 | business, business management, accounting, accounting technology, finance, accounting and related services, entrepreneurship, human resources, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | robotics tech, drafting, industrial production tech, industrial tech, computer systems tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer and info science, computer science, web design, computer support, information science |
| Office And Administration | 19 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | history, social services, English, humanities, Spanish language, general studies, American studies, economics, ... |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 18 | radiographyer, medical lab tech, clinical lab tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Science | 14 | biology, physical sciences, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | social work, public administration |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Medical Adminstration | 8 | medical secretary, health care administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | theatre design |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
| Production Trades | 0 | furniture design |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | mechanic and repair, industrial mechanics, computer repair |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Rio Grande in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 178 | 64 |
| Associate's degree | 150 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 80 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 2 |
In 2005, University Of Rio Grande had a total enrollment of 2,373 students (1,974 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 29% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 91% |
| West Virginia | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
University Of Rio Grande offers campus housing for 620 of its 1,974 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (740) 245-7206
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,392 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,444 |
| Room and board | $ 6,404 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (740) 245-7218
University Of Rio Grande has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 40 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $58,396 | 8 | $58,315 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $50,832 | 6 | $48,253 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $45,013 | 17 | $42,468 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $51,995 | 33 | $47,057 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Baseball | American Mideast Conference |
| Track | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 80 | 68 | 148 |
| Baseball | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| Basketball | 7 | 20 | 27 |
| Track | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 25 | 36 | 61 |
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
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/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/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
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
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
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Furniture Design and Manufacturing
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 10% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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