University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH · Private
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University of Rio Grande admitted 77.8% of applicants university-wide (708 of 910).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 77.8% | 708 | 910 |
| In-state | 78.6% | 550 | 700 |
| Out-of-state | 80.0% | 120 | 150 |
| International applicants | 60.0% | 30 | 50 |
| Men | 75.0% | 300 | 400 |
| Women | 80.0% | 400 | 500 |
Of 708 admitted students, 275 enrolled (38.8% yield).
University of Rio Grande Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 900–1200
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–26
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Rio Grande Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $33,260/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,560 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $12,700 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $33,260/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $21,776 |
| $30k–48k | $22,733 |
| $48k–75k | $24,432 |
| $75k–110k | $27,008 |
| Over $110k | $25,788 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $6,000 (Presidential)
- Provost Scholarship — $5,000 (Merit)
- Dean Scholarship — $4,000 (Merit)
- Choose Ohio First STEM Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- RedStorm Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- University of Rio Grande Academic Excellence Award for Art — Varies (Departmental)
- University of Rio Grande Academic Excellence Award for Chemistry — Varies (Departmental)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $6,000 (Presidential)
- Provost Scholarship — $5,000 (Merit)
- Dean Scholarship — $4,000 (Merit)
- RedStorm Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- University of Rio Grande Academic Excellence Award for Art — Varies (Departmental)
- University of Rio Grande Academic Excellence Award for Chemistry — Varies (Departmental)
University of Rio Grande Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
University of Rio Grande Common Data Set · Application requirements
Essay prompts
University of Rio Grande requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Unknown member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $41,478
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 36%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 56%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $17,750
- At graduation
University of Rio Grande · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (11%), Computer & information sciences (2%), Psychology (2%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1.
University of Rio Grande Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.