10-yr median earnings
$41,478
Federal aid recipients only
Private Nonprofit · Rio Grande, Ohio
University of Rio Grande
University of Rio Grande is a private nonprofit institution in Rio Grande, Ohio. as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.
- $41,478
- 10-yr median earnings
- $23,686
- Avg net price / yr
- 34.2%
- 150%-time completion
The verdict
University of Rio Grande posts above-median former-student earnings.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 48%
- former-student earnings, US
- 34.2%
- 150%-time completion
- +21%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
Rural: Distant
Carnegie: Bacc/Assoc's
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this University of Rio Grande profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
F
College Value Score
32/100
University of Rio Grande
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings C-
$41,478
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price F
$23,686
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate F
34.2%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$17,750
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment F
52.1%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention F
56.3%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$23,686
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
34.2%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 34.2%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - University of Rio Grande vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How University of Rio Grande ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
University of Rio Grande: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$41,478 Top 48% higher than 52% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | University of Rio Grande | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $41,478 | #2444 of 5103 | 52nd |
| Average net price | $23,686 | #3753 of 5020 | 25th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 34.2% | #4015 of 4858 | 17th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,400 | #1832 of 5462 | 66th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
1,400
Undergraduate enrollment
-
Acceptance rate
-
SAT average
34.2%
150%-time completion
$41,478
10-yr median earnings
56.3%
First-year retention
How University of Rio Grande ranks in Ohio
State rank among 243 reporting Ohio colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | University of Rio Grande | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $41,478 | #120 of 243 | 51st |
| Average net price | $23,686 | #165 of 228 | 28th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 34.2% | #191 of 235 | 19th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,400 | #58 of 257 | 77th |
Highest former-student earnings in Ohio
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chamberlain University-Ohio | $92,405 | $31,544 |
| 2 | Case Western Reserve University | $87,989 | $41,190 |
| 3 | Ohio Northern University | $80,928 | $24,478 |
| 4 | Four County Career Center | $77,338 | - |
| 5 | University of Dayton | $75,537 | $29,533 |
| 6 | Mount Carmel College of Nursing | $75,103 | $10,420 |
| 7 | Mount Carmel College of Nursing - Fairfield | $75,103 | - |
| 8 | Kenyon College | $71,830 | $38,512 |
| 9 | Trinity Health System School of Nursing | $71,660 | $9,825 |
| 10 | Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing | $68,723 | - |
| 11 | The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences | $68,303 | $18,378 |
| 12 | Denison University | $67,753 | $40,007 |
| 120 | University of Rio GrandeThis school | $41,478 | $23,686 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at University of Rio Grande
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$21,776 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$22,733 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$24,432 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$25,788 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of Rio Grande - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $20,560 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $20,560 |
| Average Net Price | $23,686 |
33.6%
Pell Grant Rate
54.1%
Federal Loan Rate
$17,750
Median Debt
$188/mo
Monthly Payment
Net price at University of Rio Grande swings rather than trends
Across 11 reported years between 2013 and 2023, the average net price here has ranged from $26,627 to $37,509 without settling into a rise or a fall. Comparing only the first and last years would read as +10.9%, but the years in between do not follow that line, so the honest summary is the range rather than a trend. Budget against the upper end, not the average.
Lowest year
$26,627
Highest year
$37,509
Most recent (2023)
$29,541
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $26,6272023 · $29,541
Over the same years, enrollment went -44.0% (1,419 → 795 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
White 63.1%
African American 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
International 10.8%
Student body at a glance
65.8%
Female
52.4%
First Generation
Outcomes
56.3%
Retention Rate
$34,323
Median Earnings (6yr)
51.4%
Earning Over $25K
52.1%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 34.2% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 56.3% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $34,323 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $41,478 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 51.4% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 52.1% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $17,750 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $188/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 5 | 44 | $56,740 | $88,005 | $28,752 |
| Associate's | 4 | 198 | $68,026 | $74,450 | $14,291 |
| Master's | 1 | 0 | - | - | - |
Top programs at University of Rio Grande by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$88,005 median earnings
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$74,450 median earnings
- Allied Health Diagnostic, …
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$61,602 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$55,183 median earnings
- Sports, Kinesiology, and P…
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$49,590 median earnings
- Teacher Education and Prof… $34,183
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$34,183 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | 25 | $88,005 | $28,752 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | 150 | $74,450 | $14,125 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's | 34 | $61,602 | $14,499 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | 9 | $55,183 | - |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | 6 | $49,590 | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | 4 | $34,183 | - |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | Bachelor's | - | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | - | - | - |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | - | - | - |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's | 14 | - | $14,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the admissions statistics for University of Rio Grande? ▼
University of Rio Grande is a private nonprofit institution in Rio Grande, Ohio. Undergraduate enrollment is 1,400 students.
How much do University of Rio Grande former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at University of Rio Grande who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $41,478 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $34,323.
How much does University of Rio Grande cost? ▼
The average net price at University of Rio Grande is $23,686. In-state tuition is $20,560 and out-of-state tuition is $20,560. Median student debt at graduation is $17,750.
What is the graduation rate at University of Rio Grande? ▼
University of Rio Grande has a 34.2% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 56.3%.
Is University of Rio Grande worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at University of Rio Grande is $17,750, while former students earn a median of $41,478 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 43% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 52.1% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $188.
Sources & methodology
Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.
Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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