Inside Academics at University of Rio Grande

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at University of Rio Grande, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at University of Rio Grande:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Rio Grande is about average at 15 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. 36% of the instructors at University of Rio Grande are employed full time, near the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Most Popular Majors

Students at University of Rio Grande can choose from 34 majors with reported graduates spanning 21 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at University of Rio Grande are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at University of Rio Grande.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Additional Questions to Ask

As you weigh academic life at University of Rio Grande, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? University of Rio Grande may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 1,105 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well University of Rio Grande retains and graduates its students — 56% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics at University of Rio Grande

Each page below covers one part of academic life at University of Rio Grande in more detail:

• Academic Majors at University of Rio Grande — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at University of Rio Grande — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at University of Rio Grande — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Distance Learning at University of Rio Grande — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation Detail at University of Rio Grande — accreditation status and accrediting bodies