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University of Rhode Island

Acceptance Rate 72.16 %
SAT Average 1,160
Tuition & Fees $37,146
($16,942)
Student Population 17,210
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $12,600

Academic Overview

University of Rhode Island Campus, Kingston, RI
University of Rhode Island is a public, four-years institute located in Kingston, Rhode Island. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $16,942 for Rhode Island residents and $37,146 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $18,028 for Rhode Island residents and $33,148 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 17,210 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 72.16% and the graduation rate is 73% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of Rhode Island varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $58,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, URI's tuition & fees is $16,942 for Rhode Island residents and $37,146 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $18,028 for in-state students and $33,148 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Rhode Island ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$16,942$37,146
Graduate$18,028$33,148
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at URI. The acceptance rate of URI is 72.16% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.38%. The average graduation rate is 73% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $12,600 and 82% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 17,210 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Rhode Island is 72.16 %.
Acceptance Rate
72.16%
Graduation Rate for University of Rhode Island is 73 %
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate for University of Rhode Island is 84 %
Retention Rate
84%
Student Population for University of Rhode Island is 17,210
Student Population
17,210
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Rhode Island is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $12,600 at University of Rhode Island.
Financial Aid Amount
$12,600

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressGreen Hall, 35 Campus Avenue, Kingston, RI 2881
Phone401-874-1000
WEBhttps://web.uri.edu/
Admissionhttps://web.uri.edu/admission
Online Applicationhttps://web.uri.edu/admission
Financial Aidhttps://web.uri.edu/enrollment/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://web.uri.edu/ir/netprice-2/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://web.uri.edu/veterans/tuition-residency/
Athletichttps://gorhody.com/sports/2023/1/31/future-rams/
Disability Servicehttps://web.uri.edu/disability/

Offered Degrees

URI offers 241 major programs through online and on-site education where 34 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's951
Master's5810
Doctorate (Research)310
Doctorate (Practical)30
Doctorate (Other)10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate72
Post-Bachelor's Certificate4421
Post-Master's Certificate20

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Rhode Island offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:5,570)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,650)

Veterans Benefits

University of Rhode Island has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔