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Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $33,716. College Scorecard.
Higher than 32% of Ohio colleges we cover and 19% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 19% of Ohio colleges we cover and 16% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Rio Grande acceptance rate & admissions
Test scores: College Scorecard. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Rio Grande tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: Ohio residents with household income up to $96,000 and a Student Aid Index of 3,750 or less may receive an Ohio College Opportunity Grant: up to $5,000 a year at private nonprofit colleges in 2026-27. Not included in the prices above. Ohio Department of Higher Education, OCOG 2026-27 award memo (FA27-001)
What University of Rio Grande costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Rio Grande took 4.5 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Ohio. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,776 | $98,863 | 16.4 years |
| $30–48k | $22,733 | $103,208 | 17.1 years |
| $48–75k | $24,432 | $110,921 | 18.4 years |
| $75–110k | $27,008 | $122,616 | more than 20 years |
| $110k+ | $25,788 | $117,078 | 19.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (11% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($41,478) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $6,040 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Rio Grande majors, earnings & careers
University of Rio Grande offers 34 bachelor's majors across 11 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 6
- Business & Finance · 5
- Education · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Rio Grande
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $88,005 | $52,750 |
| Business Administration | $55,183 | $19,750 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $49,590 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $34,183 | — |
Quick list of all 34 majors
- Accounting—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Archeology—
- Area Studies—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology—
- Business—
- Business Administration$55,183
- Business Operations Support and Assistant Services—
- Chemistry—
- Communications—
- Computer Science—
- Criminal Justice—
- Curriculum and Instruction—
- Education—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$34,183
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Finance—
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management—
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Health Administration—
- History—
- Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$49,590
- Mathematics—
- Nursing$88,005
- Psychology—
- Social Sciences—
- Social Work—
- Special Education—
- Studio Art—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Rio Grande
2 bedrooms $1,003.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 37 inches of rain a year, 14 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Gallia County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Gallia County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Rio Grande with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Ohio by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rio Grande | — | $23,686 | 36% | $41,478 | This school |
| Valor Christian College | — | $34,356 | 44% | — | |
| Lake Erie College | 70% | $20,961 | 38% | $50,417 | |
| Mount St. Joseph University | 59% | $16,530 | 56% | $51,509 | |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Parma | — | $12,849 | 19% | $32,568 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Rio Grande would cost you $10,670 less per year than Valor Christian College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Rio Grande, mostly from a lower estimate for personal & travel costs (−$13,830).
- University of Rio Grande gives aided families $5,381 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Ohio resident | University of Rio Grande | Valor Christian College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $20,560 | $10,012 | +$10,548 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $200 | +$1,000 |
| Housing & meals | $10,500 | $10,300 | +$200 |
| Personal & travel | $4,028 | $17,858 | −$13,830 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,572 | +$635 | −$3,207 |
| Sticker price | $33,716 | $39,005 | −$5,289 |
| Average grants | −$10,030 | −$4,649 | −$5,381 |
| You pay | $23,686 | $34,356 | −$10,670 |
“+” means University of Rio Grande costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Rio Grande
How much does University of Rio Grande cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $33,716 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $23,686 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $21,776 and families earning $110k+ pay $25,788.
How much do University of Rio Grande graduates earn?
Former University of Rio Grande students earn a median $41,478 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Rio Grande graduation rate?
36% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 56% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Rio Grande degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Rio Grande costs about $110,921 after grants ($24,432 a year for 4.5 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $41,478 ten years after starting, $6,040 more than high school graduates in Ohio ($35,438), so the cost is repaid in 18.4 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Rio Grande: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-rio-grande (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).