Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Kingston, Rhode Island |
| Online | uri.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Kingston, Rhode Island, University of Rhode Island is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 23,856 prospective students applied, and 18,013 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,302 enrolled in the school. 14,389 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,260 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $12,922 plus fees of $2,082. URI is ranked 332 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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URI is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Rhode Island within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#332 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#109 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Rhode Island
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Rhode Island
#278 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Rhode Island
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1260 |
| ACT | 23/28 |
| GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Rhode Island Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $2,082 |
| Room and Board | $13,352 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,446 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,052 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $2,082 |
| Room and Board | $13,352 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,446 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,626 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 14% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Engineering | 9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217484 IPEDS survey data for University of Rhode Island.
Current students may use the University of Rhode Island GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.