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    University of Rhode Island

    Kingston, RI · Northeast

    Acceptance rate
    72.2%
    SAT mid-50
    1020-1280
    Cost after aid
    $21,440
    Graduation rate
    73%

    What University of Rhode Island says matters

    How University of Rhode Island rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    72%
    19,475 of 26,987
    Yield
    15%
    2,995 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1020-1260
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    70%6,672 of 9,498
    Women
    75%12,776 of 16,968

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Academic GPA
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations

    Important

    • Extracurricular activities
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience

    Considered

    • Class rank
    • Standardized test scores
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities
    • First generation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Level of applicant's interest

    Not considered

    • Interview
    • Alumni relation
    • Religious affiliation or commitment

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure University of Rhode Island published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission108

    Entrance Exams

    SAT
    Yes
    ACT
    Yes
    AP
    Yes
    CLEP
    Yes
    Institutional Exam
    Yes
    SAT or ACT
    /ADMS_CONSIDER

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    9,498
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    16,968
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    516
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    6,672
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    12,776
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    26
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    1,132
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    14
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    1,834
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    13
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    1
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    26,987
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    19,475
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    2,995
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    4,410
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    3,289
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    1,287
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    22,040
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    15,824
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    1,679
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    537
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    362
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    29

    Wait List

    Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
    2,459
    Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
    795
    Number of wait-listed students admitted:
    474

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    18
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    2
    Of these, units that must be lab
    1
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    2
    History
    0
    Academic electives
    5
    Computer Science
    0
    Visual/Performing Arts
    0
    Other (specify)
    0

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Very Important
    Recommendation(s)
    Very Important
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Important
    Talent/ability
    Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Considered
    First generation
    Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Considered
    State residency
    Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Important
    Work experience
    Important
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.274
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,020
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,170
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,260
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    520
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    590
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    650
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    500
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    570
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    630
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    6.46
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    41.1
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    33.9
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    16.71
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    1.83
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    100
    SAT Math: 700-800
    6.95
    SAT Math: 600-699
    31.95
    SAT Math: 500-599
    37.93
    SAT Math: 400-499
    18.54
    SAT Math: 300-399
    4.51
    SAT Math: 200-299
    0.12
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    5.24
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    38.9
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    34.76
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    18.54
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    2.56
    SAT Composite: 400-599
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    100
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    20%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    49%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    83%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    17%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    1.5%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    39%
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.64
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    98%

    Admission Policies

    Amount of application fee:
    65
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    Considered
    Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
    Yes
    Amount of housing deposit:
    200
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 year
    Please provide significant details about your early decision plan:
    Early decision is new for fall 2025
    Transfer Admission28

    Fall Applicants

    Men
    728
    Women
    919
    Unknown
    0
    Total
    1,652
    Men
    464
    Women
    596
    Unknown
    0
    Total
    1,062
    Men
    316
    Women
    306
    Unknown
    0
    Total
    624

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    Yes
    Spring
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Recommended for Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required
    Essay or personal statement
    Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Required for Some
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Recommended
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.5

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Number
    24
    Unit Type
    S
    Number
    30
    Unit Type
    C
    Number
    30
    Unit Type
    C
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://web.uri.edu/veterans/military-transcripts/
    Academic Offerings and Policies24

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    Yes
    Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
    Yes
    Distance learning
    Yes
    Double major
    Yes
    Dual enrollment
    Yes
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    Yes
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    Yes
    Honors Program
    Yes
    Independent study
    Yes
    Internships
    Yes
    Liberal arts/career combination
    Yes
    Study abroad
    Yes
    Teacher certification program
    Yes
    Undergraduate Research
    Yes

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    Yes
    Computer literacy
    Yes
    English (including composition)
    Yes
    Foreign languages
    Yes
    History
    Yes
    Humanities
    Yes
    Mathematics
    Yes
    Philosophy
    Yes
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    Yes
    Social science
    Yes
    Student Life44

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    57%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    22%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    29%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    92%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    7.0%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    52%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    24%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    28%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    39%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    61%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    20
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    20

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    Yes
    Choral groups
    Yes
    Concert band
    Yes
    Dance
    Yes
    Drama/theater
    Yes
    International Student Organization
    Yes
    Jazz band
    Yes
    Literary magazine
    Yes
    Marching band
    Yes
    Music ensembles
    Yes
    Musical theater
    Yes
    Opera
    Yes
    Pep band
    Yes
    Radio station
    Yes
    Student government
    Yes
    Student newspaper
    Yes
    Student-run film society
    Yes
    Symphony orchestra
    Yes
    Television station
    Yes
    Yearbook
    Yes

    Housing

    Apartments for married students
    Yes
    Apartments for single students
    Yes
    Special housing for disabled students
    Yes
    Special housing for international students
    Yes
    Fraternity/sorority housing
    Yes
    Theme housing
    Yes
    Wellness housing
    Yes
    Living Learning Communities
    Yes
    Annual Expenses33

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://web.uri.edu/ir/net-price-calculator/

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    14630
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    14630
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    34834
    Tuition: In-district
    14630
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    14630
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    34834

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    2312
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    14638
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    9288
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5350
    Required Fees:
    2312
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    14638
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    9288
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5350

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    12
    Maximum
    19

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1250
    Transportation:
    799
    Other expenses:
    2270
    Books and supplies:
    1250
    Food only:
    3750
    Transportation
    10868
    Other expenses:
    2270
    Books and supplies:
    1250
    Housing only:
    9138
    Food only:
    3750
    Transportation:
    3514
    Other expenses:
    2270

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    In-district:
    610
    In-state (out-of-district):
    610
    Out-of-state:
    1451
    NONRESIDENTS:
    1451
    Financial Aid107

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    771
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    6,519
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    20
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    12,534

    Methodology

    Federal methodology (FM)
    Yes

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    21952829
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    1969399
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    82481399
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    3467300
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    109870927
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    51532450.00
    Federal Work-Study
    887021.00
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    0
    Total Self-Help
    52419471
    Parent Loans
    11366603.00
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    8623294.00
    Athletic Awards
    8298611.00

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    13190
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    9825
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    21045258.00
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    1156898.00
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    22225171
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    47490798.00
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    0
    Total Self-Help
    47490798
    Parent Loans
    14795607.00
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    2843943.00
    Athletic Awards
    1699635.00

    Students Awarded Aid

    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    2,907
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    2,054
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    2,051
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,993
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,266
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    166
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    650
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    60%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    17388.00
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    13313.00
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3417.00
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3231.00
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    12,232
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    9,240
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    9,106
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    8,649
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    4,533
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    585
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    2,429
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    55%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    16319.91
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    11857.00
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4322.00
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4129.00
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    481
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    397
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    341
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    278
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    133
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    27
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    39%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    8288
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    5356
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3626
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3565

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    2,499

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    1,754
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    1,676
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    693
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    70.2
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    67.1
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    27.7
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    40,247
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    20,203
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    52978.47

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Yes
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    128
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    23,557
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    3,015,351

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    Yes

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    Yes

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    Yes
    Federal Nursing Loans
    Yes
    State Loans
    Not Selected
    College/university loans from institutional funds
    Yes
    Federal Pell Grants
    Yes
    Federal SEOG
    Yes
    State scholarships/grants
    Yes
    Private scholarships
    Yes
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    Yes

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    Yes
    Alumni affiliation
    Yes
    Art
    Yes
    Athletics
    Yes
    ROTC
    Yes
    Leadership
    Yes
    Music/drama
    Yes
    Religious affiliation
    Yes
    State/district residency
    Yes
    Academics
    Yes
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred78

    Diploma/Certificates

    Agriculture
    0.5
    Natural resources and conservation
    5
    Architecture
    1
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0.5
    Communication/journalism
    3
    Communication technologies
    0
    Computer and information sciences
    0
    Personal and culinary services
    0
    Education
    6
    Engineering
    0.5
    Engineering technologies
    0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0
    Family and consumer sciences
    0
    Law/legal studies
    0
    English
    2
    Liberal arts/general studies
    0
    Library science
    0
    Biological/life sciences
    2.5
    Mathematics and statistics
    0
    Military science and military technologies
    0
    Interdisciplinary studies
    4.5
    Parks and recreation
    0
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0
    Theology and religious vocations
    0
    Physical sciences
    4.5
    Science technologies
    0
    Psychology
    0
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    2
    Public administration and social services
    34.2
    Social sciences
    11.1
    Construction trades
    0
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    0
    Precision production
    0
    Transportation and materials moving
    0
    Visual and performing arts
    0
    Health professions and related programs
    8.1
    Business/marketing
    14.6
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    2.3
    Natural resources and conservation
    3
    Architecture
    0.4
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0.4
    Communication/journalism
    9.8
    Communication technologies
    0
    Computer and information sciences
    3.4
    Personal and culinary services
    0
    Education
    3.3
    Engineering
    8.4
    Engineering technologies
    0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    4
    Family and consumer sciences
    4.2
    Law/legal studies
    0
    English
    1.7
    Liberal arts/general studies
    0
    Library science
    0
    Biological/life sciences
    7.4
    Mathematics and statistics
    1
    Military science and military technologies
    0
    Interdisciplinary studies
    0.7
    Parks and recreation
    3.4
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.3
    Theology and religious vocations
    0
    Physical sciences
    0.9
    Science technologies
    0
    Psychology
    7.2
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    0
    Public administration and social services
    0.6
    Social sciences
    7.3
    Construction trades
    0
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    0
    Precision production
    0
    Transportation and materials moving
    0
    Visual and performing arts
    3.2
    Health professions and related programs
    12.2
    Business/marketing
    13.9
    History
    1
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence166

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    1,132
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    1,834
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    1
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    1
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    4,138
    All other degree-seeking: women
    5,625
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    10
    Total degree-seeking: men
    5,271
    Total degree-seeking: women
    7,459
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    11
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    12
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    15
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men
    5,283
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women
    7,474
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    11
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    14
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    13
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    2
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    8
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    3
    All other degree-seeking: men
    304
    All other degree-seeking: women
    254
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    25
    Total degree-seeking: men
    320
    Total degree-seeking: women
    275
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    28
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    396
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    548
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    13
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men
    716
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women
    823
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    41
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    187
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    311
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    6
    All other degree-seeking: men
    387
    All other degree-seeking: women
    720
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    9
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    2
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    5
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    100
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    157
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    6
    All other degree-seeking: men
    344
    All other degree-seeking: women
    464
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    9
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    61
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    65
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    1
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: men
    505
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: women
    686
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    16
    Total all undergraduates
    14,376
    Total all graduate
    2,834
    Grand Total All Students
    17,210

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: men
    576
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: women
    1,036
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    15

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    29
    Hispanic/Latino
    454
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    140
    White, non-Hispanic
    2,104
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    5
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    91
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    109
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    63
    TOTAL
    2,995
    Nonresidents
    121
    Hispanic/Latino
    1,653
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    618
    White, non-Hispanic
    9,780
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    24
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    420
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    6
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    525
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    234
    TOTAL
    13,381
    Nonresidents
    183
    Hispanic/Latino
    1,819
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    708
    White, non-Hispanic
    10,203
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    30
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    450
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    8
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    527
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    448
    TOTAL
    14,376

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    21
    Associate degrees
    0
    Bachelor's degrees
    3,544
    Postbachelor's certificates
    172
    Master's degrees
    645
    Post-Master's certificates
    6
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    93
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    132
    Doctoral degrees – other
    31

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    789
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1,298
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    953
    Total
    3,040
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1
    Total
    1
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    789
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1,298
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    952
    Total
    3,039
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    384
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    817
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    594
    Total
    1,795
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    105
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    119
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    115
    Total
    339
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    26
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    21
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    18
    Total
    65
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    515
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    957
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    727
    Total
    2,199
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    65.27
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    73.73
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    76.37
    Total
    72.36
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    819
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1,368
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    977
    Total
    3,164
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    1
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    819
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1,367
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    977
    Total
    3,163
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    353
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    822
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    614
    Total
    1,789
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    122
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    139
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    103
    Total
    364
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    20
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    24
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    20
    Total
    64
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    495
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    985
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    737
    Total
    2,217
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    60.44
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    72.06
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    75.44
    Total
    70.09
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size48

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    784
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    102
    C. Total number who are women
    399
    D. Total number who are men
    384
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    177
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    682
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    101
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    1
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    364
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    24
    C. Total number who are women
    203
    D. Total number who are men
    122
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    17%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    22
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    5
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    320
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    1,148
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    126
    C. Total number who are women
    602
    D. Total number who are men
    506
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    177
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    699
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    123
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    6
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    320
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    based on ____ students
    15,344
    and ____ faculty
    905

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    334
    10-19
    511
    20-29
    655
    30-39
    308
    40-49
    206
    50-99
    147
    100+
    93
    Total
    2,254
    2-9
    86
    10-19
    338
    20-29
    191
    30-39
    37
    40-49
    2
    50-99
    1
    100+
    2
    Total
    657
    Source: University of Rhode Island's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About University of Rhode Island

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    What University of Rhode Island looks for

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    Frequently asked

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      University of Rhode Island's middle 50% SAT range is 1020 to 1280. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

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      University of Rhode Island admits roughly 72% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

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