Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $33,716. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $20,560 |
| Housing & meals | $10,500 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $4,028 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,572 |
| Total cost of attendance | $33,716 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
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)
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University of Rio Grande net price compared with other Ohio colleges
University of Rio Grande has the 73rd-lowest average net price of 96 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Lourdes University | $23,206 | 32% | $48,150 |
| 70 | University of Mount Union | $23,280 | 59% | $53,217 |
| 71 | The College of Wooster | $23,458 | 74% | $59,629 |
| 72 | Franciscan University of Steubenville | $23,589 | 75% | $50,030 |
| 73 | University of Rio Grande | $23,686 | 36% | $41,478 |
| 74 | Bowling Green State University | $24,022 | 64% | $47,896 |
| 75 | Wilmington College | $24,153 | 47% | $48,491 |
| 76 | Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | $24,204 | 53% | $63,582 |
| 77 | Cedarville University | $24,468 | 73% | $55,443 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Ohio colleges →
Why University of Rio Grande costs more or less than similar schools
| 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.
University of Rio Grande cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Rio Grande?
Tuition and fees are $20,560 a year.
What is the total cost of attending University of Rio Grande?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $33,716 a year.
What do families actually pay at University of Rio Grande?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $23,686 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $21,776; $48–75k pay $24,432; $110k+ pay $25,788.
How much debt do University of Rio Grande graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,750, and 17.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Rio Grande overview