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Overview
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| 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 |
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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 22,113 prospective students applied, and 16,534 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,140 enrolled in the school. 14,321 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,456 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $12,590 plus fees of $1,976. URI is ranked 358 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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URI is rated within the top 39% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#358 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#108 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Rhode Island
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Rhode Island
#389 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Rhode Island
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1240 |
| ACT | 23/28 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Rhode Island Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $1,976 |
| Room and Board | $12,688 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,342 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,846 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $1,976 |
| Room and Board | $12,688 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,342 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,966 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
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.