| URI vs. RIC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#158 in National Universities #3 in Rhode Island Colleges | Rankings* | #17 in Federal Region I Universities #4 in Rhode Island Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$16,942 Rhode Island Residents $37,146 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,300 Rhode Island Residents $27,299 Out-of-State |
| expensive$18,028 Rhode Island Residents $33,148 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,112 Rhode Island Residents $18,806 Out-of-State |
| More$12,600 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,699 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,160 SAT- | Test Scores | Lower990 SAT- |
| Tighter72.16% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.82% |
| Lower15.38% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.11% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger17,210 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,155 |
| Larger14,376 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,154 |
| Larger2,834 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,001 |
| Larger818 | Online Student Population | Smaller170 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,570) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 888) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,650) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,980) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,212 | Number of faculty | 586 |
| Lower$99,717 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,769 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.