Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003414
- Phone: (401) 825-1000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
74.77%FINANCIAL AID RATE
95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,243Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Rhode Island
400 East Ave, Warwick, RI
URI is a public institution located in Kingston, RI and provides a large number of program options for students. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of Rhode Island. Nearly 16,000 students enroll at URI yearly.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Communications And Journalism
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. Most common test scores among applicants admitted to this school are between 21 - 26 for the ACT exam, or 1440 - 1730 on the SAT. This school accepts about 90 percent of applicants. Of those applicants accepted, about 18 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.
Tuition & fees at University of Rhode Island are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $13,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $30,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is about $7,800 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.
The University of Rhode Island "Rams" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants University of Rhode Island accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at University of Rhode Island is about 18,000, with undergraduate students making up about 83% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $19,700. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $65 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State Tuition: $13,000-$15,000
- Nonresident Student Tuition: $30,000-$35,650
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $530-$630 per unit
- Out-of-State: $1,200-$1,500 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 95% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 88% | $10,838 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 83% | $6,606 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, University of Rhode Island may offer services like:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: University of Rhode Island
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- School Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Campus: Associates in Cultural Exchange (A.C.E.)
- English Language Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (since 2013)
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Rhode Island is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
- Basketball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
- Track and Field (Atlantic 10 Conference)
- Football (Colonial Athletic Association)
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Rhode Island by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Animal Science (B)
Architecture
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Marine Biology (B)
- Molecular Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (C, D, M)
- Biochemistry
Business and Marketing Studies
- Accounting (B, M)
- Finance (B)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Business Administration (B, D, M)
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management (B)
- International Business (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, M)
- Public Relations (B)
- Journalism (B)
Education
- Elementary Education (B)
- Education (D, M)
- Secondary Education (B)
- Special Education (M)
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Industrial Engineering (B, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D)
- Rhetoric and Composition (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B, C)
- African American Studies (B)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B, M)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, C)
- Pharmacy (D)
- Dietetics (B, M)
- Nursing Science (D, M)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Medical Technology (B, M)
- Healthcare Administration (B)
History
- History (B, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
- Statistics (M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
- Clinical Psychology (D)
- School Psychology (M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Policy (B, D, M)
- Public Administration (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, M)
- Economics (B)
- Cartography and GIS (C)
- Criminology (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Cinematography And Film (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B, M)
- Art History (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Rhode Island.
- Rhode Island College in Providence, RI (24 miles away)
- University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth in Springfield, MA (28 miles away)
- United States Coast Guard Academy in Farmington, CT (32 miles away)
- Eastern Connecticut State University in East Windsor, CT (40 miles away)
- Bridgewater State University in Waltham, MA (44 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003414
- Phone: (401) 825-1000
- School Homepage