University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Rhode Island reported a 77.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Rhode Island is a public 4-year institution in Kingston, RI, with an SAT reference of 1160 and an ACT reference of 28. The historical average net price is $21,440 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

77.1%

25,391 applicants

SAT reference

1160

Combined score

ACT reference

28

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$21,440

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Rhode Island

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)103011601280
ACT (composite, 1–36)262831

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

72.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

83.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

13,381

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Rhode Island, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$14,368
$30,001 – $48,000$12,923
$48,001 – $75,000$17,803
$75,001 – $110,000$23,394
$110,000+$28,460

Top Majors at University of Rhode Island

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing516
Health Professions456
Engineering316
Communication & Journalism291
Biological & Biomedical Sciences279
Psychology264
Social Sciences219
Family & Consumer Sciences155
Foreign Languages & Linguistics133
Parks, Recreation & Fitness128

Financial Aid at University of Rhode Island

About University of Rhode Island

Official website: https://web.uri.edu/

Admissions: https://web.uri.edu/admission

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Rhode Island

What is the acceptance rate at University of Rhode Island?

University of Rhode Island reported a 77% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 25,391. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Rhode Island?

The historical 77% acceptance rate suggests University of Rhode Island was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Rhode Island?

The imported historical records for University of Rhode Island include an SAT reference value of 1160 and an ACT reference value of 28. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Rhode Island?

The stored historical average net price at University of Rhode Island is $21,440 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $12,803 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Rhode Island?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Rhode Island is 72%. its stored first-year retention rate is 84%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Rhode Island test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Rhode Island?

University of Rhode Island's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on December 1, 2026, Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Rhode Island's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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