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University of Rhode Island
45 Upper College R d, Kingston, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of University of Rhode Island (URI)
About this school
The University of Rhode Island, founded in 1892, is a public, comprehensive university. Since its founding as a land-grant institution, the university has offered its students a broad, liberal arts education and practical preparation for earning a living. Designated a sea-grant college in 1971 and an urban-grant institution in 1995, URI is one of only eight universities nationwide to hold all three designations. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental and Life Sciences, Human Science and Services, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Its 1,200-acre campus is located in Kingston, 30 miles south of Providence.
- www.uri.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
3,006
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:15,092
- Men:6,579 Men (43.6%)
- Women:8,513 Women (56.4%)
Location
Admission Information (URI)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Rhode Island is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 2 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 5 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | February 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | - |
City, State, Zip | Kingston, RI 02881 |
Phone | (401) 874-7100 |
Fax | (401) 874-5523 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
Application Fee | $65 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | March 31 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | December 1 |
Early Action Notification | January 31 |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted, supplemental forms required |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | List of senior courses required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 69% of 22,667 applicants were admitted |
Women | 70% of 13,626 applicants were admitted |
Men | 67% of 9,041 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 3,902 (25%) of 15,618 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 2,111 (22%) of 9,545 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,791 (29%) of 6,073 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.53 |
375 And Above | 26% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 22% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 22% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 15% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 579 average |530-620 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 4% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 34% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 53% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 9% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 4% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 41% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 50% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 5% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 26 average |23-27 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 10% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 59% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 30% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 1% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (URI)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $13,792|Out-of-state: $30,042 (55.6%)
- Room & Board: - $7,774 (31.34%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,200 (4.84%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,041 (8.23%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Rhode Island accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003414 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,480 (78.4%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,973 (79.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,925 (97.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,194 (62.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 65% |
Average Award | $17,526 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,855 (96.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,304 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,631 (84.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,169 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 343 (17.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 333 (10.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,921 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 12,831 (96.4%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 11,112 (86.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 10,100 (90.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 4,945 (49.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 56% |
Average Award | $16,362 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 9,656 (95.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,371 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 7,737 (76.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,586 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,165 (11.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,038 (7.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,673 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 76% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $33,335 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Public Servants, Children of Union Members/Company Employees |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (URI)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
757
Part-Time Faculty
389
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
57%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 15% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 27% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 29% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 14% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 6% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 5% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 5% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 20% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 41% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 28% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 7% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 2500 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Rhode Island provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
85.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
47.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
62.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
65.6%
Programs & Majors (URI)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (83)
- Accounting
- African-American/Black Studies
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
- Apparel and Textiles, General
- Applied Economics
- Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
- Forensic Chemistry
- French Language and Literature
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Industrial Engineering
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Italian Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Landscape Architecture
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Natural Resource Economics
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Ocean Engineering
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Physics, Other
- Plant Sciences, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
- Women's Studies
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Engineering
Online Degrees
Engineering, nursing, accounting, pharmacy, chemistry, education, psychology
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Pharmacy
Master's Programs of Study (91)
- Accounting
- Acute Care/Critical Care Nursing
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Aquaculture
- Archaeology
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology
- Clinical Psychology
- Clothing and Textiles
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Computer Art and Design
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Counseling Psychology
- Economics
- Education--General
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Finance and Banking
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Food Science and Technology
- Forensic Sciences
- Gender Studies
- Geosciences
- Gerontological Nursing
- Health Education
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- History
- Human Development
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial and Labor Relations
- Information Studies
- International Affairs
- Library Science
- Management Strategy and Policy
- Marine Affairs
- Marine Sciences
- Marketing
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mathematics
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Music
- Music Education
- Natural Resources
- Nursing Education
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Ocean Engineering
- Oceanography
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Reading Education
- Recreation and Park Management
- School Psychology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sport Psychology
- Statistics
- Student Affairs
- Supply Chain Management
- Toxicology
Campus Life (URI)
Location & Geography
Population
5,446
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
1,200 acres
Weather
Temperature | 19.1 average low in January, 76.9 average high in September |
Rain | 125 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 30 mile(s) from campus in Providence |
Nearest Train Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Kingston |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
41% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
59%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Ram |
School Colors | Light blue, dark blue, and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | - |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Rhode Island offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, student entertainment committee, student radio station, intramural sport clubs, student alumni association, student newspaper
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
12,615
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
15,092
Women
8,513
Men
6,579
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 3.2% Asian
- 5.4% Black/African-American
- 10.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 72.2% White
- 6.1% Unknown
International Students
1.5% from 38 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
3,006
Student Resources (URI)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Mathematics359 Documents
- Biological Sciences499 Documents
- Psychology389 Documents
- Sociology264 Documents
- Communicative Disorders203 Documents
Popular Courses
- SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish ISpanish
- AVS 101 - Introduction to Animal ScienceAnimal and Veterinary Science
- SOC 100 - General SociologySociology
- BIO 101 - Principles of Biology IBiological Sciences
- PSY 113 - General PsychologyPsychology
Popular Professors
- Anastasia AllanSPA 101
- I- Ling HsuCHN 101
- Alison RobertsBIO 311
- H O U S E NMTH 142
- Anthony MalliloAVS 101
Blog articles
- Jobs and Opportunities for Students at University of Rhode Island - 429 days ago
- Health and Wellness Services at URI - 441 days ago
- URI Library Resources You Need To Know - 511 days ago
- 10 Buildings You Need to Know at the URI - 529 days ago
- Top 10 Professors at the University of Rhode Island - 540 days ago