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UO
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RIPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 72% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Rhode Island is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Kingston, RI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 13.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 72%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
13.4K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
72% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading520 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math500 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite28 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
72%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Health Sciences13% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,117
Earnings 5yr: $138,318
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,967
Earnings 5yr: $131,179
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,646
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,331
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,248
Earnings 5yr: $122,891
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,153
Earnings 5yr: $96,673
Debt: $25,000
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,525
Earnings 5yr: $89,578
Debt: $27,000
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,975
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,613
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,161
Earnings 5yr: $102,139
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,532
Earnings 5yr: $93,508
Debt: $26,367
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,020
Earnings 5yr: $90,720
Debt: $26,390
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,081
Earnings 5yr: $100,649
Debt: N/A
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,953
Earnings 5yr: $93,550
Debt: $23,773
Ocean Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,901
Earnings 5yr: $86,529
Debt: $25,147
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,399
Earnings 5yr: $93,248
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,901
Earnings 5yr: $93,316
Debt: $25,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,915
Earnings 5yr: $111,170
Debt: $21,750
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,196
Earnings 5yr: $88,632
Debt: $23,620
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,349
Earnings 5yr: $78,798
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,076
Earnings 5yr: $80,974
Debt: $23,801
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$21,440
In-State Tuition$16,942
Out-of-State Tuition$37,146
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
22%
Pell Grants
49%
Take Loans
69%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$57,446
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$69,743
Completion Signals
73%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$192/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
26%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$93,356
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