University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI · Public · 13,381 undergraduates

University of Rhode Island admitted 72% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1020–1280 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $22,469 a year. Within six years, 72% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
72%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1020–1280

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$36,252 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$22,469 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$15,297 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$17,476 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$38,398 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
72%
Students who return for a second year
84%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$73,439 a year
Median debt at graduation
$20,500

Students

Undergraduates
13,381
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
25%
Student-faculty ratio
17 to 1
Campus setting
Suburb

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Business, management and marketing
14%
Health professions
12%
Communication and journalism
9%
Biological and biomedical sciences
9%
Social sciences
8%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.