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University of Rhode Island
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Information Summary
Ranks 282nd for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 11,337 |
| Total Enrollment | 15,095 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $50 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Kingston, RI
| Total Population | 7,030 (6,678 urban / 352 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 1,129 (2.75 people per house) |
| Families | 803 (3.13 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 289 |
| Pop. — Asian | 557 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 40 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 125 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 5,985 |
| Pop. — Other | 193 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Rhode Island?
Ranks 466th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,656 | $5,656 | $19,356 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $2,068 | $2,068 | $2,068 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $236 | $236 | $807 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $6,032 | $6,032 | $17,288 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,826 | $1,826 | $1,826 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $335 | $335 | $960 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $18,708 | $18,708 | $32,408 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $19,706 | $19,706 | $33,406 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $15,122 | $15,122 | $28,822 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology Degree — Tuition | $5,656 | $19,356 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Required Fees | $2,068 | $2,068 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $6,752  $7,724 |
$6,752  $7,724 |
$18,338  $21,424 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,810  $8,466 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,750  $1,518 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,497  $7,786 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,595  $3,196 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $5,890  $6,398 |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 13,126 (5,252 male / 7,874 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 10,072 (3,886 male / 6,186 female) |
| Admission rate | 77% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,798 (1,187 male / 1,611 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,766 (1,178 male / 1,588 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 32 (9 male / 23 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of Rhode Island use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Rhode Island accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 680th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 96% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 570 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 490 / 590 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 970 / 1160 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,809 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $4,814 |
| Board Fee | $3,652 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,345 | 742 |  30% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,227 | 476 |  19% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $5,270 | 1,285 |  52% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,481 | 1,455 |  59% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,921 |  78% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Rhode Island?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 87 | 82 | 169 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 279 | 319 | 598 |
Hispanic | 210 | 353 | 563 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 176 | 248 | 424 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 17 | 32 | 49 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,629 | 6,789 | 11,418 |
Race Unknown | 829 | 1,045 | 1,874 |
| Total | 6,227 | 8,868 | 15,095 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete University of Rhode Island?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $75,434 ($82,552 male / $64,652 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 679 (409 male / 270 female) |
| Total Benefits | $15,425,229 |
University of Rhode Island Summary
The University of Rhode Island, commonly abbreviated as URI, is the principal public research university in the State of Rhode Island, with its main campus in Kingston, Rhode Island, and three other campuses located throughout the state. In 1892, the school became the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. In 1909, the school’s name was again changed to Rhode Island State College and the school’s programs expanded beyond its original mandate. In 1951, the college became the University of Rhode Island by an act of the General Assembly. over 100 majors: The University of Rhode Island Department of Athletics and Recreation offers 22 intercollegiate sports (12 women and 10 for men) and 17 club sports programs. We’re Rhode Island born and we’re Rhode Island bred and when we die, we’ll be Rhode Island dead so go, go Rhode Island, Island, go, go Rhode Island, Island GO Rhode Island U-R-I!
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University of Rhode Island Academics
University of Rhode Island is unique in its study options. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Legal Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. For one thing, the university has a Distance Learning, Double Major, External Degree Program, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Visiting/Exchange Student Program.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at University of Rhode Island.
- English Language and Literature:
- English, English Language & L