History
Throughout its 139-year history, the University of Rio Grande has recorded significant accomplishments including academic achievement and new buildings that provide instructional space for more than 2000 students.
Education
The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is America's unique private/public institution of higher education designed to provide learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality, high-value education. The personalized, learner-centered environment promotes successful lives, careers, and responsible citizenship.
Research
Working with faculty, staff, and students, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness facilitates campus-wide processes for Continuous Quality Improvement in the areas of Assessment, Accreditation, Institutional Research and Strategic Planning to support Rio’s mission. The core functions of the office are to:
- Collect, analyze, present and disseminate data to pertinent audiences;
- Counsel departments on design and methodology related to research projects;
- Serve as a resource in the area of student learning outcomes assessment;
- Support enrollment through research projects on retention, attrition, and success;
- Facilitate program review, accreditation, and strategic/unit planning processes;
University of Rio Grande Key Statistics & Highlights
- 2 Courses
- 1,554 Students
- Private Institution Type
Housing services
As a NEW STUDENT, you must first apply for admission to Rio Grande and complete the enrollment process. Upon completion of the enrollment process you will be given access to the Room Reservation and Residence Hall Agreement forms on-line.
Campus life
The University of Rio Grande offers a variety of opportunities for students to be involved in campus life. Numerous activities that are recreational, educational, and cultural are offered throughout the academic year to accommodate the diverse interests of our students. Past events have included ski and hiking trips, concerts, coffeehouse acts, comedians, out-door carnival attractions, simulators, dances, fundraisers, professional hockey games, and NFL games. Student interests are the driving force behind planning campus activities.
Sports facilities
Lyne Center: Gymnasiums, Pool, and Modern Fitness Center
Student clubs
- Alpha Lambda Delta.
- American Marketing Association.
- Chi Beta Phi Science Fraternity.
- Circle K.
- Council for Exceptional Children.
- ENACTUS.
- Future Educators Organization.
- Habitat for Humanity University Chapter.
Accreditation
- The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College has been accredited by the North Central Association's Higher Learning Commission since 1969.
- The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) approves the Higher Learning Commission as an organization of accreditation.
- Rio Grande maintains its HLC Accreditation through the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP).
University of Rio Grande Overview
University of Rio Grande Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Rio Grande City City
University of Rio Grande Student Reviews & Awards
3.9
Based on 27 reviews
- 5 Star 10 Reviews
- 4 Star 11 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 4 Reviews
great univerity for ADHD
I believe this university is great in many aspects as far as freedom of time administration and personal development, the university allows me to attend classes on deferred time which is great for me as I have problems with attention, this allows me to watch the classes at the rhythm I want which makes it more effective for me, as when all giving me all the resources from the very first moment, in case I want to go ahead and prepare everything as soon or late as I want. it does have some problems, studing online makes it harrd to cooperate with teems as efectibly, but its not as imposible as it apears.
Overview
I like the teaching and the support that the professors provide to the students is really great. It has a unique and very diverse environment. The freshmen adapt very quickly. I don't like the fact that it's very far from my home, but overall it's quite inclusive.
1/5
Disappointing experience
I enrolled in the Master�s in AI for Behavioural Sciences in October 2025 and paid the full tuition upfront. From the beginning, I noticed serious issues: no proper orientation, classes consistently shorter than scheduled, no individual support, and overall disorganization. When I raised concerns in January 2026, I was pressured to sign a �voluntary withdrawal� form under threat of losing access to the platform, without being informed of my rights as a student. I later had to send an official burofax to request a refund and challenge the validity of the withdrawal. Even before receiving my letter, they blocked my access to the platform without issuing any refund. I do not recommend this university. The lack of transparency, poor educational support, and aggressive administrative tactics made this experience extremely disappointing.
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