University of Rio Grande

The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College (originally Rio Grande College) is a private university and public community college merged into one institution in Rio Grande, Ohio. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

"Rio Grande College" redirects here. For the colleges in Texas, see Sul Ross State University.
University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College
URG campus entrance, showing the official seal of the university
Former names
Rio Grande College (1876–1989)
MottoChanging Tomorrows
TypePrivate university and public community college
EstablishedSeptember 13, 1876 (1876-09-13)
Parent institution
University System of Ohio
Endowment$21,853,211
PresidentRyan Smith
ProvostDr. David Lawrence
Students2,300
Undergraduates2,140
Postgraduates160
Location
Rio Grande
,
Ohio
,
United States

38°52′49″N 82°22′36″W
CampusRural, 190 acres (77 ha)
ColorsRed & White
   
NicknameRedStorm
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – River States (primary)
NAIA – Mid-South (wrestling, volleyball)
Websitewww.rio.edu
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