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University of Rhode Island

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 5,523
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 76%
Students retention rate 85%
On-time graduation rate 70%

Located in Kingston, Rhode Island, URI-Kingston is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that URI-Kingston is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Rhode Island is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

URI-Kingston boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,332

Cost of attendance at University of Rhode Island in 2022 for students from Rhode Island.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average $13,017
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,354

Cost of attendance at University of Rhode Island in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average $29,627
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at University of Rhode Island received on average $12,949 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,949
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 743 23% $5,204 $3,866,212
Other Federal Grant 1,747 53% $3,371 $5,888,960
State Grant/Scholarships 736 22% $1,461 $1,075,582
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3,053 93% $10,854 $33,137,529
Total Grant & Scholarships 3,097 94% $12,949 $40,102,071

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Rhode Island students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Rhode Island students is 70.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.4%.

70.0%

  • asian 67.5% 83 students
  • African American 61.5% 91 students
  • white 73.1% 1,644 students
  • unknown 67.1% 100 students
  • hispanic 58.9% 175 students
  • International Students 67.3% 37 students
  • Mixed Race 56.8% 46 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Colonial Athletic Association
  • Baseball Atlantic 10 Conference
  • Basketball Atlantic 10 Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Atlantic 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Rhode Island provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Rhode Island offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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