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Public · Kingston, Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island

Suburban campus · 13,381 undergraduates · 17 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
72%
SAT middle 50%
1020–1280
Average net price
$21,440
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
73%
Campus of University of Rhode Island
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What University of Rhode Island costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$14,368
$30,001 – $48,000
$12,923
$48,001 – $75,000
$17,803
$75,001 – $110,000
$23,394
Over $110,000
$28,460

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$34,321
Tuition, in-state
$16,942
Tuition, out-of-state
$37,146
First-years given a grant by the school
96%
Average grant from the school
$10,865
Median debt at graduation
$22,250
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New England Tuition Break. Students from 5 other member states may pay a reduced rate here, at most 175% of in-state tuition. Only for approved majors, which depend on your home state. Check the school's list before counting on it. Details ↗

Admissions

Acceptance rate
72%
SAT middle 50%
1020–1280
ACT middle 50%
–
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
84%

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University of Rhode Island athletics

NCAA D1, 10 women's and 7 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–36
Basketball1315
Cross country13091
Football–100
Golf–9
Lacrosse32–
Rowing49–
Soccer2827
Softball23–
Swimming & diving31–
Tennis9–
Track & field13091
Volleyball16–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
14%
Health professions
11%
Communication & journalism
9%
Biological & biomedical sciences
9%
Social sciences
8%
Engineering
7%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
73%
First-year retention
84%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$69,743
Median debt at graduation
$22,250
Students with a Pell grant
22%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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