University of Rio Grande

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,821

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$34,201

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

18%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

1,551

60.6% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

18.6%

41 Graduates

About

University of Rio Grande is a higher education institution located in Gallia County, OH. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Rio Grande were General Business (16 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (15 degrees).

In 2020, 441 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Rio Grande. 63.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (340 degrees), 4.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (71 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Rio Grande is $26,821, which is $14,992 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,829).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Rio Grande is $26,821, which is $14,992 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,829).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,201.

In 2020, 66% of undergraduate students attending University of Rio Grande received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,821

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of Rio Grande was $26,821. The cost of tuition at University of Rio Grande is $14,992 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,829).

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

Average Net Price

$34,201

2020 Value

6.01%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of Rio Grande had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,201. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of Rio Grande grew by 6.01%.

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 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. 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

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at University of Rio Grande received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 3.13% with respect to 2019, when 64% 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.

18%

2018 Default Rate

129

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at University of Rio Grande was 18%, which represents 129 out of the 718 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 has a total enrollment of 1,551 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Rio Grande is 940 students and the part-time enrollment is 611. This means that 60.6% 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 76.7% White, 3.09% Black or African American, 1.03% Hispanic or Latino, 0.387% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.322% Asian, 0.258% Two or More Races, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Rio Grande in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.2%), followed by White Male (27.3%) and Black or African American Female (2.25%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (50%), followed by Black or African American Male (12.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Rio Grande, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,551 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Rio Grande is 940 and the part-time enrollment is 611. This means that 60.6% of students enrolled at University of Rio Grande are enrolled full-time compared with 44.3% 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

63%

2020 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 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (66%), 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

White
1,190
Black or African American
48
Hispanic or Latino
16

The enrolled student population at University of Rio Grande is 76.7% White, 3.09% Black or African American, 1.03% Hispanic or Latino, 0.387% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.322% Asian, 0.258% Two or More Races, and 0% 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 44.2% White, 26% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.5% 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, 272 students (17.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 121 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 (340 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (71 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Rio Grande is General Business (16 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (15 degrees).

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 (10 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), and Education (75 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 (1,729,213 people), Registered nurses (1,348,166 people), Secondary school teachers (384,650 people), Education administrators (260,996 people), and Other managers (187,944 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Rio Grande are Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), Education (75 degrees), Health (187 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (15 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Nurse anesthetists

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 (2,864,840 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,566,476 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (350,409 people), Outpatient care centers (264,252 people), and Offices of physicians (213,251 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

General Business
16 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
16 degree-majorss awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
15 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Rio Grande was General Business with 16 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

160

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

281

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 160 degrees were awarded to men at University of Rio Grande, which is 0.569 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (281).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 28 degrees were awarded to men at University of Rio Grande in General Business, which is 2.33 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 90 degrees were awarded to women at University of Rio Grande in Registered Nursing, which is 6.92 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

18%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 10% 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, 18% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% 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 (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Rio Grande is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 4.88% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
340 degrees awarded
Unknown
71 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Rio Grande is white (340 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (71 degrees).

16.1% of degree recipients (71 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
227 degrees awarded
White Male
113 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Rio Grande is white female (227 degrees awarded). There were 2.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (113 degrees).

Operations

University of Rio Grande has an endowment valued at nearly $12.4M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $789k (6.35%), compared to the 2.62% average return ($302k on $11.5M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2020, University of Rio Grande had a total salary expenditure of $20M. University of Rio Grande employs 37 Assistant professors, 14 Professors, and 11 Instructors. Most academics at University of Rio Grande are Female Assistant professors (23), Male Assistant professors(14), and Male Professors (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Rio Grande are: Office and Administrative Support, with 34 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 14 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 13 employees.

Endowment

$12.4M

2020 Endowment

47.6%

decline from 2019

University of Rio Grande has an endowment valued at about $12.4M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Rio Grande declined 47.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $893k 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.73M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, University of Rio Grande received $3.73M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$10.7M

2020 Salaries

18.5%

growth from 2019

In 2020, University of Rio Grande paid a median of $10.7M in salaries, which represents 53.4% of their overall expenditure ($20M) and a 18.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.9% decline from 2018 and a 5.23% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 10.7M (32% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.6M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of Rio Grande paid a total of $3.6M to 68 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.2M (29.9%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Rio Grande were Assistant professor with 37 employees; Professor with 14 employees; and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Rio Grande were Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Rio Grande was Female Assistant professor with 23 employees, Male Assistant professor with 14 employees, and Male Professor with 9 employees.

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