A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at URI are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
71%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 39% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Rhode Island with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, URI has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7,314
|
| Women |
10,159
|
URI serves a high number of out-of-state students with 60% of the student body residing outside of Rhode Island or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
40%
|
| Out of State |
59%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
23% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 7.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217484 IPEDS survey data for University of Rhode Island.