| URI vs. UMass Amherst |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#158 in National Universities #3 in Rhode Island Colleges | Rankings* | #102 in National Universities #16 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$16,408 Rhode Island Residents $35,804 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$17,357 Massachusetts Residents $39,293 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$17,450 Rhode Island Residents $31,952 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,009 Massachusetts Residents $34,720 Out-of-State |
| More$12,715 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,636 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,170 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,370 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier76.39% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter63.52% |
| Lower17.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.36% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller17,473 | Total Enrollment | Larger32,229 |
| Smaller14,768 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,391 |
| Smaller2,705 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,838 |
| Smaller775 | Online Student Population | Larger3,853 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower71% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,570) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,650) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,283) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,122 | Number of faculties | 1,760 |
| Lower$96,353 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,437 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.