University of Rhode Island
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Rhode Island residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $58,400 within 10 years.
About This School
University of Rhode Island is a public institution located in Kingston, Rhode Island with approximately 13,381 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Rhode Island has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,440 per year. The graduation rate is 73%, and the typical graduate earns $58,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Rhode Island (URI) is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Kingston, Rhode Island, United States. It serves as the state's flagship public research institution and land-grant university of Rhode Island. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". As of 2019, URI enrolled 14,653 undergraduate students, 1,982 graduate students, and 1,339 non-degree students, making it the largest university in the state.
Rhode Island's flagship public research university offers solid value — with an average net price of under $20K/year and median debt of just $17,750 at graduation, the financial picture is genuinely reasonable. The 77% acceptance rate makes it accessible, and graduates earn a median $58,400 a decade out, which holds up well against that debt load. The one honest caution: a 71% graduation rate means roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish, so it's worth asking what support systems you'll need in place to be among those who do.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (13,381 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Rhode Island
Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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