University of Rhode Island

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About University of Rhode Island

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of Rhode Island is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Kingston, Rhode Island. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,744, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The university offers 85 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 70%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $13,250, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $31,272.

Kingston, RI

$13,250

Avg in-state
tuition

$31,272

Avg in-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

76%

Acceptance Rate Insight

76 of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

85%

Retention Rate Insight

85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

70%

Graduation Rate Insight

70% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile25-30

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1090-1290

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

18k

Students enrolled

37%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

71%

Unknown

5%

Black

5%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

23% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

23%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

9

Total Online Enrollment

6527

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

95% On-campus

5% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold25% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold1% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold19% online

Master'sCheck Bold6% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

53%

State Grant Aid

22%

Institution Grant Aid

93%

Pell Grant

23%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,371
State Grant Aid$1,461
Institution Grant Aid$10,854
Pell Grant Aid$4,941

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

3.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Rowing
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS.
2AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
3ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
4AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES.
5AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
6BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
7BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
8COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
9COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
10EDUCATION.
11ENGINEERING.
12ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
13FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
14FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
15HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
16HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
17HISTORY
18HISTORY.
19LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
20LIBRARY SCIENCE.
21MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
22MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
23NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
24PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
25PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
26PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
27PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
28PSYCHOLOGY.
29PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
30SOCIAL SCIENCES.
31VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.