University of Rio Grande

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,400

27.7% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$34,530

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.69%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,868

59.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

25.1%

44 Graduates

About

University of Rio Grande is a higher education institution located in Gallia County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Rio Grande were Registered Nursing (118 degrees awarded), General Business (23 degrees), and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (21 degrees).

In 2021, 425 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Rio Grande. 68.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (339 degrees), 42.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Rio Grande is $19,400, which is $7,616 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Rio Grande is $19,400, which is $7,616 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,530.

In 2021, 68% of undergraduate students attending University of Rio Grande received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,400

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Rio Grande was $19,400. The cost of tuition at University of Rio Grande is $7,616 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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

Average Net Price

$34,530

2021 Value

0.962%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Rio Grande had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,530. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Rio Grande grew by 0.962%.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$11,166

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Rio Grande was of $11,166 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Rio Grande (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at University of Rio Grande received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.03% with respect to 2020, when 66% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.69%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Rio Grande was 4.69%, which represents 32 out of the 683 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of Rio Grande had a total enrollment of 1,868 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Rio Grande is 1,109 students and the part-time enrollment is 759. This means that 59.4% 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 73.4% White, 2.78% Black or African American, 0.857% Hispanic or Latino, 0.268% Asian, 0.161% Two or More Races, 0.161% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Rio Grande in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.9%), followed by White Male (27.7%) and Black or African American Male (3.18%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (75%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (12.5%) and White Female (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Rio Grande in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,868 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Rio Grande is 1,109 and the part-time enrollment is 759. This means that 59.4% of students enrolled at University of Rio Grande are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% 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

54%

2021 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 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), 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 (2021)

White
1,372 enrolled students
Black or African American
52 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Rio Grande is 73.4% White, 2.78% Black or African American, 0.857% Hispanic or Latino, 0.268% Asian, 0.161% Two or More Races, 0.161% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% 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 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% 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, 332 students (17.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 157 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 (339 degrees awarded). There were 42.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Rio Grande is Registered Nursing (118 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (23 degrees) and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (21 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (9 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (11 degrees), and Health (202 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 (1,671,467 people), Registered nurses (1,396,272 people), Secondary school teachers (444,324 people), Education administrators (272,734 people), and Postsecondary teachers (231,125 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Rio Grande in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (9 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (11 degrees), Health (202 degrees), EDUCATION. (65 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Dental assistants, and Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining

The most specialized majors at University of Rio Grande are Natural Resources & Conservation (9 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (11 degrees), Health (202 degrees), EDUCATION. (65 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,919,686 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,653,226 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (477,644 people), Outpatient care centers (292,070 people), and Offices of physicians (254,390 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
118 degrees awarded
General Business
23 degrees awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Rio Grande was Registered Nursing with 118 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Rio Grande according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

134

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

291

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 134 degrees were awarded to men at University of Rio Grande, which is 0.46 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (291).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at University of Rio Grande in Registered Nursing, which is 0.144 times less than the 125 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 125 degrees were awarded to men at University of Rio Grande in Registered Nursing, which is 6.94 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 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, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Rio Grande is Female and Hispanic or Latino (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9.09% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
339 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Rio Grande is white (339 degrees awarded). There were 42.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

16% of degree recipients (68 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
237 degrees awarded
White Male
102 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Rio Grande is white female (237 degrees awarded). There were 2.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (102 degrees).

Operations

University of Rio Grande has an endowment valued at nearly $16.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 844k (5.2%) compared to the 1.05% average return (152k on 14.5M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2021, University of Rio Grande had a total salary expenditure of 24M. University of Rio Grande employs 27 Assistant professors, 13 Professors and 12 Instructors. Most academics at University of Rio Grande are Female Assistant professor (17), Male Assistant professor (10), and Male Instructor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Rio Grande are: Office and Administrative Support, with 35 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 17 employees, and Management with 13 employees.

Endowment

$16.2M

2021 Endowment

30.8%

growth from 2020

University of Rio Grande has an endowment valued at about $16.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Rio Grande grew 30.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.75M 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

$9.15M

2021 Salaries

14.4%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Rio Grande paid a median of $9.15M in salaries, which represents 38.1% of their overall expenditure ($24M) and a 14.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.07M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Rio Grande paid a total of $3.07M to 56 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

35 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Rio Grande were Assistant professor with 27 employees, Professor with 13 employees, and Instructor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Rio Grande were Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 17 employees, and Management with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Rio Grande was Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, Male Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Male Instructor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Rio Grande.