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University of Rhode Island admits 72% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1160 out of 1600 (midpoints: 600 in reading and writing, 590 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 28 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Rhode Island | $17,476 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $38,398 |
| Room and meals on campus | $16,128 |
| Books and supplies | $1,290 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $36,252 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $22,469 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 25% below the median net price of colleges in Rhode Island on this site ($29,952). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $15,297 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $15,468 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,805 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $23,068 |
| Above $110,000 | $31,501 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | RI median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 84% | 83% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 72% | 67% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $73,439 | $73,336 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $20,500 | $24,125 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Rhode Island and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
25% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 52% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 58% women and 42% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 1 of the 13 colleges in Rhode Island on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 3,868.
Other colleges in Rhode Island of a similar size
- Brown UniversityProvidence, private nonprofit
- Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, public
- Providence CollegeProvidence, private nonprofit
- Roger Williams UniversityBristol, private nonprofit
- Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence, private nonprofit
- Bryant UniversitySmithfield, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of University of Rhode Island?
University of Rhode Island admits 72% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at University of Rhode Island?
Published tuition and fees are $17,476 a year for students from Rhode Island and $38,398 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of University of Rhode Island?
72% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.