University of Rhode Island

Public
KingstonRI
Suburb

Estimated Net Cost

(per year)
$21k

Estimated Post Grad Salary

(per year)
$58k

Return on Education

(post 4-year graduation)
Excellent
The University of Rhode Island is a public university located in Kingston, Rhode Island, founded in 1892. Known for its strong programs in oceanography and marine sciences, it has a regional reputation for its research and education in coastal and environmental studies. The university's mascot is Rhody the Ram, embodying the school spirit and pride.

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      Tuition and Costs

      Understanding Tuition Costs at University of Rhode Island: Navigating college expenses doesn't have to be complicated. Our comprehensive guide to tuition, fees, and other associated costs breaks down everything you need to know about financing your education at University of Rhode Island. Find out how we make higher education affordable and what financial options are available to you.

      Most Recent Tuition Costs

      Understanding Tuition Costs at University of Rhode Island: Navigating college expenses doesn't have to be complicated. Our comprehensive guide to tuition, fees, and other associated costs breaks down everything you need to know about financing your education at University of Rhode Island. Find out how we make higher education affordable and what financial options are available to you.

      Yearly4 years
      Tuition and Fees
      $16,408$65,632
      Room and Board
      $14,900$59,600
      Books and Supplies
      $1,250$5,000
      Other expenses
      $2,436$18,328
      Sticker Price$34,994$148,560

      Historical Tuition Costs

      Based on historical data, in-state tuition is expected to rise by approximately $592 per year over the next three years, reaching $17,000 in 2024, and $17,592 in 2025, and $18,184 in 2026.

      Return On Education

      Investing in higher education is a pivotal step towards future prosperity. It's essential to weigh the upfront costs against the potential for increased lifetime earnings and career opportunities. Our ROEdu score aims to help you understand tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, alongside the long-term benefits of earning a degree. By making informed decisions about where and what you study, you can maximize the return on your educational investment, turning the cost of your degree into a foundation for future success and financial security.

      930
      University of Rhode Island stands in the premier league, positioned within the top institutions for return on education, delivering unparalleled value and setting its graduates on a path to remarkable success.

      Admissions

      University of Rhode Island admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 76%. The application deadline can be found on the institution's website.
      Admission Rate
      76%
      Graduation Rate
      71%

      Admissions Requirements

      SAT Range
      1050 - 1270
      ACT Range
      25 - 30
      High School GPA

      N/A

      Key dates

      Application Deadline
      See college website
      Early Decision Date
      See college website
      Early Action Date
      See college website

      Majors & Degrees

      Explore the range of academic programs offered at this institution.
      Agriculture2 programs
      Crop ProductionBachelor's Degree
      Crop ProductionDoctoral Degree – Other
      HorticultureBachelor's Degree
      Sciences21 programs
      Animal ScienceBachelor's Degree
      Animal ScienceMaster's Degree
      Computer ScienceDoctoral Degree – Research
      Cellular BiologyBachelor's Degree
      ZoologyMaster's Degree
      NeurosciencePost-Baccalaureate Certificate
      NeuroscienceMaster's Degree
      NeuroscienceDoctoral Degree – Research
      NeuroscienceDoctoral Degree – Other
      Biology & Physical SciencesMaster's Degree
      Biology & Physical SciencesDoctoral Degree – Research
      GeologyBachelor's Degree
      GeologyPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
      GeologyMaster's Degree
      GeologyDoctoral Degree – Research
      GeologyDoctoral Degree – Other
      PsychologyBachelor's Degree
      PsychologyMaster's Degree
      Other Social SciencesBachelor's Degree
      Communication DisordersBachelor's Degree
      Communication DisordersMaster's Degree
      Other InterdisciplinaryBachelor's Degree
      Natural Resources9 programs
      Natural Resources ConservationBachelor's Degree
      Natural Resources ConservationDoctoral Degree – Research
      Environmental ManagementUndergraduate Certificate
      Environmental ManagementBachelor's Degree
      Environmental ManagementMaster's Degree
      Fisheries ManagementBachelor's Degree
      Fisheries ManagementDoctoral Degree – Research
      Wildlife ManagementBachelor's Degree
      Landscape ArchitectureBachelor's Degree
      Urban & Community Planning2 programs
      Urban PlanningPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
      Urban PlanningDoctoral Degree – Other
      Engineering24 programs
      Biomedical EngineeringBachelor's Degree
      Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree
      Chemical EngineeringMaster's Degree
      Chemical EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
      Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree
      Civil EngineeringMaster's Degree
      Civil EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
      Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree
      Computer EngineeringPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
      Computer EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Other
      Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree
      Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree
      Electrical EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
      Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree
      Mechanical EngineeringMaster's Degree
      Mechanical EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
      Ocean EngineeringBachelor's Degree
      Ocean EngineeringMaster's Degree
      Ocean EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
      Polymer EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Other
      Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree
      Industrial EngineeringMaster's Degree
      Industrial EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
      BiotechnologyBachelor's Degree
      History3 programs
      GeographyDoctoral Degree – Other
      HistoryBachelor's Degree
      HistoryMaster's Degree
      Humanities2 programs
      Ethnic & Cultural StudiesBachelor's Degree
      Ethnic & Cultural StudiesDoctoral Degree – Other
      Communications7 programs
      Communication & Media StudiesBachelor's Degree
      JournalismBachelor's Degree
      WritingBachelor's Degree
      WritingPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
      WritingDoctoral Degree – Other
      Public AdministrationMaster's Degree
      Linguistics9 programs
      BroadcastingPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
      BroadcastingDoctoral Degree – Other
      PR & AdvertisingBachelor's Degree
      Language StudiesBachelor's Degree
      East Asian LanguagesBachelor's Degree
      Germanic LanguagesBachelor's Degree
      Romance LanguagesBachelor's Degree
      Romance LanguagesMaster's Degree
      Classical LanguagesBachelor's Degree
      Computers6 programs
      Computer & Information ScienceBachelor's Degree
      Computer & Information ScienceDoctoral Degree – Research
      IT ManagementPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
      IT ManagementMaster's Degree
      IT ManagementDoctoral Degree – Other
      Education11 programs
      Education GeneralMaster's Degree
      Education GeneralDoctoral Degree – Research
      Special EducationMaster's Degree
      Teacher TrainingBachelor's Degree
      Teacher TrainingDoctoral Degree – Other
      Subject-Specific TeachingBachelor's Degree
      Subject-Specific TeachingPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
      Subject-Specific TeachingDoctoral Degree – Other
      ESL TeachingMaster's Degree
      KinesiologyBachelor's Degree
      KinesiologyMaster's Degree
      Social Work3 programs
      Human DevelopmentBachelor's Degree
      Human DevelopmentMaster's Degree
      Human DevelopmentDoctoral Degree – Other
      Health8 programs
      NutritionMaster's Degree
      NutritionDoctoral Degree – Research
      Health SkillsBachelor's Degree
      Health SciencesBachelor's Degree
      Medical AdministrationBachelor's Degree
      Medical AdministrationMaster's Degree
      Rehabilitation ProfessionsDoctoral Degree – Research
      Rehabilitation ProfessionsDoctoral Degree – Professional
      Apparel & Textiles2 programs
      Apparel & TextilesBachelor's Degree
      Apparel & TextilesMaster's Degree
      English3 programs
      English Language & LiteratureBachelor's Degree
      English Language & LiteratureDoctoral Degree – Research
      Liberal ArtsBachelor's Degree
      Library2 programs
      Library ScienceMaster's Degree
      Library ScienceDoctoral Degree – Other
      Biology5 programs
      BiologyBachelor's Degree
      Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyDoctoral Degree – Research
      EcologyBachelor's Degree
      EcologyMaster's Degree
      Mathematics4 programs
      MathematicsBachelor's Degree
      MathematicsMaster's Degree
      MathematicsDoctoral Degree – Research
      StatisticsMaster's Degree
      Criminal Justice4 programs
      Criminal JusticePost-Baccalaureate Certificate
      Homeland SecurityDoctoral Degree – Other
      Security Science & TechnologyPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
      Security Science & TechnologyDoctoral Degree – Other
      Economics3 programs
      EconomicsBachelor's Degree
      EconomicsMaster's Degree
      EconomicsDoctoral Degree – Research
      PhilosophyBachelor's Degree
      Chemistry3 programs
      ChemistryBachelor's Degree
      ChemistryMaster's Degree
      ChemistryDoctoral Degree – Research
      Physics3 programs
      PhysicsBachelor's Degree
      PhysicsMaster's Degree
      PhysicsDoctoral Degree – Research
      Psychology5 programs
      Experimental PsychologyMaster's Degree
      Experimental PsychologyDoctoral Degree – Research
      Clinical PsychologyMaster's Degree
      Clinical PsychologyDoctoral Degree – Research
      Other PsychologyBachelor's Degree
      Government5 programs
      Public PolicyBachelor's Degree
      Public PolicyMaster's Degree
      Public PolicyDoctoral Degree – Research
      Political ScienceBachelor's Degree
      Political ScienceMaster's Degree
      AnthropologyBachelor's Degree
      International2 programs
      International RelationsBachelor's Degree
      International RelationsMaster's Degree
      SociologyBachelor's Degree
      Arts5 programs
      TheatreBachelor's Degree
      Film & PhotographyBachelor's Degree
      Fine ArtsBachelor's Degree
      MusicBachelor's Degree
      MusicMaster's Degree
      Medical13 programs
      Laboratory ScienceBachelor's Degree
      Laboratory ScienceMaster's Degree
      PharmacyBachelor's Degree
      PharmacyMaster's Degree
      PharmacyDoctoral Degree – Research
      PharmacyDoctoral Degree – Professional
      Public HealthMaster's Degree
      Registered Nursing (RN)Bachelor's Degree
      Registered Nursing (RN)Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
      Registered Nursing (RN)Master's Degree
      Registered Nursing (RN)Doctoral Degree – Research
      Registered Nursing (RN)Doctoral Degree – Professional
      Registered Nursing (RN)Doctoral Degree – Other
      Nutrition2 programs
      Nutrition ServicesBachelor's Degree
      Nutrition ServicesMaster's Degree
      Business14 programs
      Business AdministrationBachelor's Degree
      Business AdministrationDoctoral Degree – Research
      Business ManagementBachelor's Degree
      Business ManagementMaster's Degree
      Business ManagementDoctoral Degree – Research
      AccountingBachelor's Degree
      AccountingMaster's Degree
      FinanceBachelor's Degree
      FinanceMaster's Degree
      Human ResourcesPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
      Human ResourcesMaster's Degree
      Human ResourcesDoctoral Degree – Other
      International BusinessBachelor's Degree
      MarketingBachelor's Degree
      Entrepreneurship2 programs
      EntrepreneurshipUndergraduate Certificate
      EntrepreneurshipBachelor's Degree
      Marketing2 programs
      Specialty SalesBachelor's Degree
      Specialty SalesDoctoral Degree – Other

      Student Life

      Learn about the community, campus culture, and experiences that shape student life at this college.

      Student Breakdown

      Total Enrollment3,289
      Full-time Students3,264
      Part-time Students25

      Faculty

      Faculty-Student Ratio:17:1
      Full-Time FacultyN/A
      Part-Time FacultyN/A

      Reviews and Ratings

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