University of Rio Grande

"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; 147 years ago (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 / 38.880278°N 82.376667°W / 38.880278; -82.376667
CampusRural, 190 acres (77 ha)
ColorsRed & White
   
NicknameRedStorm
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – River States (primary)
NAIA – Mid-South (wrestling, volleyball)
Websitewww.rio.edu

The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College (originally Rio Grande College)[1] 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).

  1. ^ "Raccoon Township, Gallia County, Ohio". History of Gallia County. Chicago & Toledo: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers. Archived from the original on 23 December 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2011.