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
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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

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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