About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Thomas Mansperger
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
218 N. College Ave
Rio Grande, OH 45640
Rio Grande, OH 45640
Phone
740-245-7208
Email
admissions@rio.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Food Court
Red Zone
Lyne Center
Library
Food Court
Red Zone
Lyne Center
Library
Food Court
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Bob Evans Farm
Tri-City Theater Jackson
Hocking Hills State Park
Tri-City Theater Jackson
Hocking Hills State Park
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times:
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times:
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Scheduled periodically through the year
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@rio.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Driving Instructions to Campus
Take Rt. 35 to Rio Grande Exit. Follow the signs to Univresity of Rio Grande. We have an entrance across from Bob Evans Farm.
Local Accommodations
Hampton inn, Holiday Inn in Gallopolis, OH. Red Roof Inn, Comfort Inn, Days Inn in Jackson, OH.
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Overview
Applicants: 1,909
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Average HS GPA: 2.94
ACT Test Scores
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 22
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
20:1
Total Faculty
162
with Terminal Degree
40
93
Women
69
Men
5
Minority
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Related Services, Other.
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Accounting.
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Operations Management and Supervision.
Real Estate.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Programming, Specific Applications.
Computer Science.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Education, General.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physics Teacher Education.
Reading Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology.
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General.
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
Robotics Technology/Technician.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary.
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physical Sciences.
Physics, General.
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PRECISION PRODUCTION.
Furniture Design and Manufacturing.
Welding Technology/Welder.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Archeology.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Music Management and Merchandising.
Music, General.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Ron Glover
Former VP of American Express
Paul Niday
President of Digital Union Corp
Bevo Francis
All-time single game scorer in college basketball
Newt Oliver
Basketball Coach
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,806
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$3,778
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,234
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
74%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$32,722
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$5,837
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$3,900
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$23,260
Required Fees
$600
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,738
On-Campus Room and Board
$9,920
Comprehensive Fee
$9,920
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,001
Demographics
5.15%
Black
1.20%
Hispanic
81.29%
Caucasian
9.96%
Unknown
1.63%
International
65% female
35% male
4% are out of state
77% are full time
23% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
17%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
26%
Campus Environment
Rural
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Wellness Housing
Dorms Male
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Office of Accessbility
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Kelly Bonice
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
36
Number of Honor Societies
4
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
3
2% join a fraternity
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
NAIA
Men's Sports (RedStorm)
6 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (RedStorm)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Health
Sustainability
60*
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Special pricing program available to students and faculty through Dell, CDWG, Apple, and PCConnection.
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
