University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · Public · 13,381 undergrads (medium, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,368 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $12,923 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $17,803 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $23,394 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,460 |
| All incomes (average) | $21,440 |
Sticker tuition: $16,942 in-state, $37,146 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Average SAT
- 1160
- Median ACT
- 28
- Students with Pell grants
- 22%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 73%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $69,743
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,250
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business14%
Health & Nursing12%
Communications & Media9%
Biology & Life Sciences9%
Social Sciences8%
Engineering8%
Psychology7%
Environmental Studies4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Computer Science4%
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