University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI · Large suburb

AskSchool #211 of 300PublicDoctoral university – high research (R2)Test optional
Acceptance rate
72.2%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$21,440
Sticker price $34,321
Graduation rate
73%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$69,743
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
72.2%
Applicants (fall 2023)
25,391
Admitted (fall 2023)
19,568
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
3,289
Yield (admitted who enroll)
17%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
79%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
74%
SAT reading, middle 50%
520–650
SAT math, middle 50%
500–630
ACT composite, middle 50%
—
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
22% / 2%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$14,368
Family income $30–48k$12,923
Family income $48–75k$17,803
Family income $75–110k$23,394
Family income $110k+$28,460
Full sticker price (per year)
$34,321
Tuition & fees – in-state
$16,942
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$37,146
Median debt at graduation
$22,250
Students with federal loans
49%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
73%
Freshmen who return for year 2
84%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$49,926
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$69,743

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
13,381
Graduate students
2,834
Student-to-faculty ratio
17 : 1
Women
58%
Students receiving Pell grants
22%
Full-time faculty
69%

Undergraduate diversity

White73%
Hispanic12%
Black4.6%
Two or more3.9%
Asian3.1%
Unknown1.8%
International0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing14%
Health Professions11%
Communication & Journalism8.6%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences8.5%
Social Sciences7.6%
Engineering7.5%
Psychology7.4%
Family & Consumer Sciences4.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Marc Parlange
Main phone
(401) 874-1000
Address
Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue, Kingston, RI 02881

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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