University of Rio Grande

218 N College Ave, Rio Grande, OH 45674

Private not-for-profit 4-year

The BSW Program at University of Rio Grande

University of Rio Grande awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #568 of the 587 colleges nationally that offer the degree. This is a small program, which cuts both ways: cohorts are tight and faculty access is easy, but course rotations can be less frequent and specialization options narrower than at a larger school.

42.0% of students complete their degree, below the 50.4% median across BSW-awarding colleges — worth asking the department about directly. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. Transfer students actually outperform first-time entrants here (46.0% vs 33.0%), which is a good signal if you are coming from a community college.

The average student pays $24,061 a year after grants and scholarships — $6,217 above the $17,844 median across the 38 BSW colleges in Ohio. 44.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

2,258
Total Students
2,037
Undergraduates
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

Open Admissions

This institution has an open admissions policy — all applicants who meet basic requirements are accepted.

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In/Out-of-State
$20,560

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$24,061
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $21,776
$30,001 - $48,000 $22,733
$48,001 - $75,000 $24,432
$75,001 - $110,000 $27,008
$110,001+ $25,788
44%
Receive Pell Grants
54%
Students Borrowing
$6,215
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

42%
Overall
40%
Full-Time
45%
Part-Time
33%
First-Time Students
46%
Transfer Students
26%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 35%
6-Year Completion 40%
8-Year Completion 42%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
41.1%
Female
58.9%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
12.5%
Some Distance
32.3%
No Distance
55.2%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
12.1%
Some Distance
34.1%
No Distance
53.7%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
62.5%
Black or African American
2.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More Races
0.4%
Non-Resident Alien
18.2%
Unknown
14%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
7402457206
Address
218 N College Ave, Rio Grande, OH 45674
IPEDS ID
205203

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.