University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI • publicSTARSDI | A-10 | FCS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 17,656 • Total: 20,938
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue
Kingston, RI
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 7,692 (43.6%) • Female: 9,964 (56.4%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 603 3.4%
Black/African American 986 5.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2,134 12.1%
White 12,208 69.1%
Two or More Races 585 3.3%
International 254 1.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
77.1%
19,568 admitted from 25,391 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 520-650
Math: 510-620
Total: 1030-1270
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
26-31
Application Types Offered
EA ED I RD
Application Requirements
STARS Required
Self-reported transcript system
Application Fee
$65
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 12/01/2025
ED I: 11/01/2025
RD: 02/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
74.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
56.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
84.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
22.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$27,652
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$47,048
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $14,116
Out-of-state: $33,512
Room & Board
$1,250
Books & Supplies
$12,286
Students Receiving Pell Grants
82%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
A-10
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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