# University of Rio Grande

> University of Rio Grande is a private nonprofit university in Rio Grande, OH, with 1,400 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $25,227 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 41.9%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $40,572.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-rio-grande-3027
- Location: Rio Grande, OH, United States
- Setting: Distant rural
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Baccalaureate/associate college
- Official website: https://www.rio.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 205203
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $20,960 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,960 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $25,227 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 36.1% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 41.9% |
| First-year retention rate | 56.3% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $40,572 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 1,400 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is University of Rio Grande tuition?

Tuition at University of Rio Grande is $20,960 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $25,227 a year.

### What is the average net price at University of Rio Grande?

The average net price at University of Rio Grande, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $25,227 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at University of Rio Grande?

41.9% of first-time, full-time students at University of Rio Grande graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to University of Rio Grande?

The closest matches are Wilmington College, Notre Dame College, and Tiffin University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-rio-grande-3027. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.