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University of Rio Grande
- 218 N College Ave
- Rio Grande, OH 45674
- OPEID College Code: 00311600
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- General Phone: (740) 245-7206
- Interim President: Greg Sojka
- Website: www.rio.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 2,243
- College Mascot: Redmen
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.rio.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 93% | 58% | 71% | 39% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,189 | $2,212 | $1,020 | $2,000 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.4% | 8.1% | 5.4% |
| Number in Default | 50 | 53 | 31 |
| Number in Repayment | 776 | 652 | 570 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $16,400 | $15,286 | $14,444 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,400 | $15,286 | $14,444 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,840 | $6,788 | $6,404 |
| Other Expenses | $3,064 | $3,064 | $3,064 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,788 | $6,788 | $6,404 |
| Other Expenses | $5,002 | $5,002 | $4,492 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,002 | $5,002 | $4,492 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $27,304 | $26,138 | $24,912 |
| Out of State | $27,304 | $26,138 | $24,912 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $29,190 | $28,076 | $26,340 |
| Out of State | $29,190 | $28,076 | $26,340 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $22,402 | $21,288 | $19,936 |
| Out of State | $22,402 | $21,288 | $19,936 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,243 Undergraduate: 2,028 Graduate: 215
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 935 Female: 1,308
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 880 Female: 1,148
- Graduate Gender Male: 55 Female: 160
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,658 Part-Time: 585
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,630 Part-Time: 398
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 28 Part-Time: 187
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 22 | 1% |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.4% |
| Black | 52 | 2% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.5% |
| White | 1,935 | 86% |
| Unknown | 204 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 65 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 541 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 424 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 367 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 298 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 181 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 147 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 136 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 49 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.5% |
| Age Uknown | 23 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 285 | 217 | 68 |
| Faculty Status | 91 | 91 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 51 | 51 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 17 | - | 17 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 141 | 91 | 50 |
| Primarily Instruction | 141 | 91 | 50 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 78 | 70 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 66 | 56 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 38 | 37 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 15 | 11 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,858 (91) | $58,574 (48) | $50,709 (43) |
| Professor | $64,263 (27) | $64,796 (21) | $62,399 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $59,270 (10) | $59,702 (7) | $58,261 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,974 (47) | $53,641 (17) | $47,896 (30) |
| Instructor | $45,066 (7) | $40,347 (3) | $48,605 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,858 (91) | $58,574 (48) | $50,709 (43) |
| Professor | $64,263 (27) | $64,796 (21) | $62,399 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $59,270 (10) | $59,702 (7) | $58,261 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,974 (47) | $53,641 (17) | $47,896 (30) |
| Instructor | $45,066 (7) | $40,347 (3) | $48,605 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $836,161 | $543,704 | $292,457 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 65% | 35% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 218 | 129 | 89 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 214 | 129 | 85 |
| Baseball | 40 | 40 | - |
| Basketball | 63 | 32 | 31 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 37 | 20 | 17 |
| Soccer | 51 | 37 | 14 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $17,976 | $11,004 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,711 | $1,500 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 38% |
| Female | 43% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 41% |
| Unknown | 43% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Liquor Related | 4 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 15 | 9 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 4 | 6 |
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