School Overview
Kingston, Rhode Island – this small, rural town of under 10,000 people
boasts the beautiful campus of The University of Rhode Island. The
Oliver Watson farmhouse still stands as a historical landmark on the
campus. From its birth in 1888 as an agricultural school, it has gone
through tremendous growth and change throughout its history to
its present state and now offers Bachelor, Master, Doctoral and First
Professional degrees in over 80 majors, including the arts, sciences,
music, health and engineering. There are 13,000 undergraduate students
representing 68 countries and a 16:1 student/faculty ratio, with 85% of
faculty holding doctoral degrees.
Admissions Information
Applying to the University requires an application fee of $65 by
regular mail or online. Because acceptance to the university is
competitive, only 77% of all applications are admitted to the school. A
minimum of 18 credits from secondary school education is required, but
each prospective student is given individual attention in the
admissions process and is processed as soon as all their credentials
have been received.
College Majors
Over 80 majors are available in the following categories:
- Agriculture & Related Sciences
- Architecture and Related Programs
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
- Arts, Visual and Performing
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, and Marketing
- Communications and Journalism
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Education (Elementary, Music, Physical, Secondary)
- Engineering
- English Language and Literature
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Foreign Languages and Literature (Classics, Comparative Literature, French, German, Italian, Spanish)
- Health Professions and Clinical Sciences
- History
- Mathematics
- Natural Resources and Conservation
- Philosophy and Religion
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences (including Criminology)
Additional Majors in Pre-Professional Studies:
- Pre-Dental
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Physician Assistants
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Veterinary
Undergraduate Programs
The University of Rhode Island undergraduate programs comprise over 80
majors from which to choose from to further your education. It will
give you the edge you need to contribute to the world’s ever-changing
values, ideas, and solutions.
Graduate Programs
The University of Rhode Island is an exceptional facility to pursue
your advanced degrees in a number of fields of study, providing you
with an exciting, challenging, and rewarding education that will surely
put you on top of your career. The school offers graduate degrees in
the Arts, Sciences, and Philosophy Majors, as well as Professional
Degrees and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs.
Online Degrees and Programs
There are over 100 online programs to choose from at URI. Online
courses provide options for busy people who want to learn yet need the
convenience of fitting classes into their hectic lifestyle. From
introductory courses to advanced studies, there is a class for almost
anyone and courses are taught by URI's highly acclaimed faculty.
Rankings
The University of Rhode Island has been ranked #1 in New England and
the 13th among private and public schools in the nation. It is a
University which delivers the best education at an affordable price.
URI is proud to prepare students for rewarding careers in the midst of
difficult economic times.
Accreditation
The University of Rhode Island is given accreditation status by the New
England Association of Schools and Colleges. The national accrediting
agencies have also accredited certain programs and courses of study in
the University. Although accreditation doesn’t guarantee the quality of
every course of study being offered or how each graduate fares in their
studies, it does provide assurance in a reasonable way that the University of Rhode Island offers quality education to it’s students.
Departments, Colleges, and Schools
The school is divided into the following colleges and graduate fields of study:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business Administration
- College of Engineering
- College of the Environment and Life Sciences
- College of Human Science and Services
- College of Nursing
- College of Pharmacy
- Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Continuing Education
- Master of Arts
- Master of Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Professional Degrees
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial aid is determined through the Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). URI accepts the following loans: the Federal Perkins Loan,
the Health Profession Loan, the Nursing Loan, and the Federal William
D. Ford Direct Loan Program. Grants are also available through the
Federal Pell Grants, Academic Competitiveness, and National SMART
Grants, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, the
University Grant, and the URI Foundation/Alumni Grants and Scholarships
program. State Financial Aid Programs are available, as well as
alternative sources, such as the Veterans Educational Benefits, and
Vocational Rehabilitation benefits. Outside loans and scholarships are
also accepted from clubs, businesses, labor unions, and service
organizations.
Library System
The Robert L. Carothers Library is the main library located on the
Kingston campus. It houses 1.4 million volumes and has seating for up
to 1,300 students. The facility also houses the recently renovated
state of the art Learning Commons. In addition, there is the URI
Providence Campus Library and the Pell Marine Science Library located
in Narragansett. All libraries are staffed with professional librarians
that can provide research assistance in person, by phone or by
electronic means. In addition, there is the Student Computing Facility
with 100 workstations for students and faculty and machines for their
copying, printing and scanning needs.
Athletics
The University of Rhode Island provides many opportunities for
participating in sports such as Intramural sports (flag football,
soccer, softball, ice hockey, kickball, dodgeball, and basketball) as
well as programs for fitness and wellness. Club Sports include 15
competitive teams comprising over 500 students that compete against a
number of intercollegiate teams such as Boston University, Brown, Army,
Navy, Yale, UConn, to name a few.
Student Housing
URI provides a number of housing opportunities for about 5,800
students. Undergraduates can choose from three apartment complexes and
21 residence halls. Graduates have their own apartment complex. Shared
laundry facilities are situated in all the residence halls and
apartment complexes. For students who need to live off-campus, the
Off-Campus Database is an online service available for students to find
housing and landlords to register their properties for rent.
General Information
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Admission Office 14 Upper College Road Kingston, RI 02881-1322 (401) 874-7000 Fax: (401) 874-5523 [email protected] Contact: Cynthia Bonn Dean of Admission |
Main Address Kingston, RI 02881-2020 (401) 874-1000 www.uri.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 12,793 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 3,042 Degree-seeking undergrads: 12,520 Graduate enrollment: 2,535 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $65 Online application fee: $65 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 77% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 80% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Animal Sciences B Architecture & Related Programs Landscape Architecture B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Elementary Education B Engineering Biomedical Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Clothing/Apparel/Textile Studies B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Policy Analysis B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the
accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to
change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions
officer.
University of Rhode Island Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (401) 874-1000 |
| Website: | web.uri.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | web.uri.edu/admission |
| Address: | Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue, Kingston, RI 02881 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 17,465 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 66% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 13,505 (77% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $14,566 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $31,686 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 95% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $11,236 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Rhode Island Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Rhode Island.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 3 | 1 | |||
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 2 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 9 | 4 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Education | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Engineering | 2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | 3 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
| Psychology | 2 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 18 | 82 | 56 | 28 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Rhode Island and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $14,566 |
| Out-of-state | $31,686 |
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $15,514 |
| Out-of-state | $28,292 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,875 | 95% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,604 | 86% | $11,236 |
| Student loan aid | 2,493 | 82% | $6,942 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 10,578 | 73% | $10,265 |
| Federal student loans | 9,322 | 64% | $6,316 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Rhode Island. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Rhode Island students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 22,113 | 8,802 | 13,311 | Percent admitted | 100% | 72% | 77% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 14% | 16% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Rhode Island Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 17,465 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 14,548 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,917 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Rhode Island Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
- Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
- Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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