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Kingston, Rhode Island 02881

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

University of Rhode Island is a public institution in Kingston with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1176, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 13.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $69,743 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,899.

Established
1892
Motto
"Hope"
Mascot
Rhody the Ram
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Atlantic 10 Conference and the Coastal Athletic Association
Division
Division I

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77%Acceptance
1176SAT Avg
13,822Students
17:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$69,743Earnings 10yr
$19,899Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Rhode Island Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1176

Reading & WritingMid: 600
520650
MathMid: 590
510620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1176

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$16,408
Tuition (out-of-state)$35,804
Room & Board$14,900
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$32,584
Average Net Price$19,899
Median Debt at Graduation$22,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$236

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,930
$30–48K$12,326
$48–75K$16,578
$75–110K$22,524
$110K+$27,213

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,899

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

100

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (192)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
13,822
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 5%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.0%
Freshman Retention84.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$57,446
8 Years$65,323
10 Years$69,743

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$53,300
Men
$65,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#152

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

111High

Estimated from RI state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
65 mi(113 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
140 mi(243 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
218 mi(378 min)

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