University of Rhode Island (URI)

69%

Acceptance Rate

$10,838

Avg.Financial Aid

003414

FAFSA Code

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Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
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Website
web.uri.edu/
Student Population Number of Students attending College
17,777
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

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Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

4018741000

Fax:

N/A

Address

Green Hall 35 Campus Avenue

Rankings

To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed University of Rhode Island at the 444th position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
FALSE
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
69%
SAT Range
1070 - 1240
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
21 - 27
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$65
Accept Common App
Yes

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $65, as part of the admission process at URI. The SAT score in the range of 1050-1240 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to University of Rhode Island, must score 25 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 23 are also given admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881. They can also call them at (401) 874-1000.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$19,731
Average Annual Cost
$12,248

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$30,351
Other Fees
$1,890
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$12,528
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,435

Total One Year Cost

$30,351

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to URI. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $39,279 per year. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

83%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

13%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$6,449

Faculty Overview

50%

Male Professors

50%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

14,778

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

23%

Full-time / Part-time

84% / 16%

Students Gender

Male

44%

US National: 44%

Female

56%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

71%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

58%

Out Of State

41%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$72,504 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

42%

Averege Housing Cost

$8,028/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,500/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,500/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Rams

School Colors

light blue and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Colonial Athletic Association

Total Male Athletes

221

Total Female Athletes

210

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Soccer

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $12,688 per year. The average meal plan at URI costs around $4,500 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 44% male and 56% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$39,400/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$52,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$18,844 - $28,500

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$196 - $296

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

88%

Average Aid Per Year

$10,838

Students Receiving Federal Grants

26%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,480

Students Receiving State Aid

22%

Average Aid Per Year

$844

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

87%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,339

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$15,491

$30K - $48K

$13,328

$48K - $75K

$9,618

$75K - $110K

$5,360

> $110K

$2,919

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$8,235,202

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$7,391,539

The financial aid department of University of Rhode Island helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,755, whereas the financial aid is $9,578. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $797, while the institutional aid is $9,578. At URI, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $8,235,202 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $7,391,539.

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