University of Rio Grande

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• 218 N College Ave
  Rio Grande , OH 45674
  (740) 245-7206
  www.rio.edu

  Setting

  Rural area, distant from an urban area

  Enrollment

  3,440

  Full time

  2,642

  Part time

  798

  Men full time

  999

  Women full time

  1,643

  Region Campus Street View

  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.

  University of Rio Grande More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Private not-for-profit

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Masters

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

  University of Rio Grande Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  0%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  0%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  3%

  Hispanic

  1%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  86%

  Non-Resident Alien

  0%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  9%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• University of Rio Grande Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  Yes

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $25

  Applied

  -

  Admitted

  -

  Enrolled

  -

  Admitted %

  -

  University of Rio Grande Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  -

  Secondary school GPA

  -

  Secondary school rank

  -

  Secondary school record

  -

  TOEFL

  -

  Completion of college preparatory program

  -

  Recommendations

  -

  Formal demonstration of competencies

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  University of Rio Grande Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  -

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

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  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

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  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  -

  Students submitting ACT

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  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  -

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  -

• University of Rio Grande Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $16,400

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $16,400

  Books and Supplies

  $1,000

  On-campus room and board

  $6,840

  Off-campus room and board

  $6,788

  University of Rio Grande Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  93%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  58% , $2,212 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  39% , $2,000 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  93% , $2,189 on average

• University of Rio Grande Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  American/United States Studies/Civilization	0	2	0
  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	0	8	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Accounting	0	4	0
  Accounting and Related Services, Other	0	4	0
  Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	8	0	0
  Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General	3	0	0
  Business Administration and Management, General	0	4	0
  Business/Commerce, General	7	1	0
  Business/Managerial Economics	0	0	0
  Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry	0	3	0
  Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	0	0	0
  Finance and Financial Management Services, Other	0	0	0
  Finance, General	0	0	0
  Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General	0	0	0
  International Business/Trade/Commerce	0	0	0
  Management Information Systems, General	0	0	0
  Marketing/Marketing Management, General	0	1	0
  Real Estate	0	0	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	1	2	0
  Mass Communication/Media Studies	0	2	0
  Public Relations/Image Management	0	1	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other	0	0	0
  Computer and Information Sciences, General	8	0	0
  Computer Science	0	1	0
  Information Science/Studies	0	0	0
  Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	0	0	0
  Education	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Art Teacher Education	0	1	0
  Biology Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Business Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Education, Other	0	0	0
  Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation	0	0	0
  Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities	0	4	30
  Educational/Instructional Media Design	0	0	19
  Elementary Education and Teaching	0	20	0
  English/Language Arts Teacher Education	0	2	0
  Health Teacher Education	0	1	0
  History Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	0	7	0
  Mathematics Teacher Education	0	0	2
  Music Teacher Education	0	1	0
  Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	0	2	6
  Physics Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Reading Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Secondary Education and Teaching	0	0	0
  Social Science Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Social Studies Teacher Education	0	3	0
  Special Education and Teaching, General	0	4	30
  Speech Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other	0	0	51
  Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	0	0	0
  Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology	0	0	0
  Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General	5	0	0
  Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other	13	0	0
  Industrial Technology/Technician	6	2	0
  Robotics Technology/Technician	2	0	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  English Language and Literature, General	0	0	0
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Spanish Language and Literature	0	0	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist	0	0	0
  Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	0	0	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other	2	0	0
  Health/Health Care Administration/Management	0	2	0
  Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management	0	1	0
  Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	0	0	0
  Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	5	0	0
  Nursing, Other	0	0	0
  Nursing/Registered Nurse	73	32	0
  Pre-Pharmacy Studies	0	0	0
  Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	12	0	0
  Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant	2	0	0
  History	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  History, General	0	5	0
  Legal Professions and Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary	0	0	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  General Studies	2	0	0
  Humanities/Humanistic Studies	0	0	17
  Mathematics and Statistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Mathematics, General	0	1	0
  Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	0	0	0
  Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	0	0	0
  Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other	0	0	0
  Natural Resources and Conservation	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Environmental Studies	0	6	0
  Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management	0	12	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Health and Physical Education, General	1	0	0
  Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other	0	0	0
  Sport and Fitness Administration/Management	0	6	0
  Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Chemistry, General	3	0	0
  Physical Sciences	0	0	0
  Precision Production	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Furniture Design and Manufacturing	3	0	0
  Welding Technology/Welder	0	0	0
  Psychology	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Psychology, General	0	1	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Public Administration	0	8	0
  Social Work	3	2	0
  Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Archeology	0	2	0
  Economics, General	0	0	0
  Political Science and Government, General	0	0	0
  Social Sciences, General	0	3	0
  Sociology	1	0	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Art/Art Studies, General	1	1	0
  Commercial and Advertising Art	0	3	0
  Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other	0	0	0
  Music, General	0	0	0
  Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology	0	0	0
  Visual and Performing Arts, General	0	1	0

• University of Rio Grande Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  -

  Financial aid priority deadline

  Mar 15th

  Regular application deadline

  No closing date

  Fall application deadline

  -

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Aug 15th

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  Aug 1st

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  No set date

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  Jul 15th

• University of Rio Grande Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

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  Application Link

  www.rio.edu

  Scholarship Calculator Link

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  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  -

  Enable Regional Events

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  Next Connect Link Url

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  Next Connect Link Text

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  Next Connect Description

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  University of Rio Grande Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  -

  Football program

  -

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  Yes

  Cross country/track program

  Yes

  University of Rio Grande Military Programs

  ROTC

  Yes

  Army

  Yes

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  No

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