At a glance
Average net price
$21,440
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
73.3%
Admission rate
72%
Undergrad size
13,381
In-state tuition
$16,942
Out-of-state tuition
$37,146
Cost of attendance
$34,321
Median earnings (10y)
$69,743
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,160
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 83.6%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (25%), social sciences (22%), humanities & arts (19%).
- STEM25%
- Health13%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences22%
- Trades & services6%
- Business14.6%~1,955 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions13.1%~1,753 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering8.9%~1,186 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication8.2%~1,092 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,048 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology7.4%~992 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences6.1%~822 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~582 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~499 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~480 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science3.5%~470 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education3.5%~466 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~443 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~397 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture2.5%~331 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English1.6%~218 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~124 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~124 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.8%~102 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~87 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~79 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture0.4%~60 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 582 | $68,484 | $26,390 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 465 | $29,448 | $23,880 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 370 | $35,256 | $24,887 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 366 | $36,120 | $24,215 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 318 | $50,450 | $20,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 264 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 242 | $35,743 | $24,026 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 242 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 241 | $39,721 | $23,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 231 | $95,221 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 219 | $64,907 | $25,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 216 | $50,030 | $23,620 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 214 | — | $19,600 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 213 | $78,037 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 197 | $42,261 | $22,089 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 194 | $36,010 | $20,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 186 | $57,309 | $21,750 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 180 | $31,594 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 139 | $47,356 | $23,801 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 137 | $26,655 | $21,750 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 128 | $27,389 | $22,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 123 | $19,717 | $23,250 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 109 | $39,833 | $23,975 |
| Apparel and Textiles. | Bachelor's | 108 | $38,151 | $24,125 |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 96 | $42,571 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 95 | $43,419 | $23,375 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Master's | 94 | $56,247 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 93 | $30,996 | $25,000 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | Bachelor's | 90 | $24,424 | $25,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 87 | $33,374 | $21,469 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 84 | $38,841 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 80 | $59,773 | $24,708 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 75 | $21,113 | $20,635 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 69 | $22,911 | $23,500 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Undergraduate certificate | 67 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. | Master's | 66 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Graduate certificate | 62 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 61 | $61,791 | $26,367 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 60 | $102,532 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 59 | $71,134 | $25,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island is a large institution located in Kingston, Rhode Island, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 13,381 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Rhode Island — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,440 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $16,942 for in-state students and $37,146 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $34,321 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 73.3%, a strong completion outcome. 83.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $69,743 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Rhode Island confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (25% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,160. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Kingston, Rhode Island (suburb), University of Rhode Island draws students from across Rhode Island and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Rhode Island
Q.How much does University of Rhode Island cost?
The average net price at University of Rhode Island is $21,440 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $34,321.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Rhode Island?
University of Rhode Island has a 6-year graduation rate of 73.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Rhode Island?
University of Rhode Island admits 72% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Rhode Island graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Rhode Island graduate earns $69,743 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Rhode Island?
Published tuition is $16,942 in-state and $37,146 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Rhode Island located?
University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, Rhode Island (ZIP 02881).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Rhode Island at their official website.