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University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island is a large, public institution located in Kingston, ri. Founded in 1892, University of Rhode Island offers undergraduate degrees in 192 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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13,828 undergraduates
$15,880 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
76.4%
SAT score average
1178
ACT score average
25
Average high school GPA
3.64
Application fee
$65
Key deadlines
June
30
65 days away
FAFSA® deadline
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November
01
189 days away
Early Decision date
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December
01
219 days away
Early Action date
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Rhode Island is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Other
Popular majors
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$15,880
Additional expenses
Room & board
$13,584
Books & supplies
$1,250
Other expenses
$2,436
Cost of attendance*
$33,150
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$34,362
Additional expenses
Room & board
$13,584
Books & supplies
$1,250
Other expenses
$2,436
Cost of attendance*
$51,632
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? University of Rhode Island has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,828, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.
Total enrollment
16,585Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
62%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
18%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
Student entertainment committee
Student radio station
Intramural sport clubs
Student alumni association
Student newspaper
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about University of Rhode Island to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is University of Rhode Island?
University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, ri.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Rhode Island?
The acceptance rate for University of Rhode Island is 76%.
What’s the average GPA for University of Rhode Island?
The average high school GPA for University of Rhode Island students was 3.64.
How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Rhode Island?
The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Rhode Island including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $132,600.
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