University of Rhode Island

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,630

3.64% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$24,118

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

72.2%

26,987 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

17,210

83.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

72.4%

2,198 Graduates

About

University of Rhode Island is a higher education institution located in Washington County, RI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Rhode Island were General Psychology (271 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (261 degrees), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (176 degrees).

In 2024, 4,862 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Rhode Island. 60.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,543 degrees), 7.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (475 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Rhode Island is $14,630, which is $−17,290 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Rhode Island is $14,630, which is $17,290 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,118.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending University of Rhode Island received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,630

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Rhode Island was $14,630. The cost of tuition at University of Rhode Island is $−17,290 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Rhode Island (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,118

2024 Value

15%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Rhode Island had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,118. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Rhode Island grew by 15%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Rhode Island (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,593

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Rhode Island was of $13,593 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.87% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Rhode Island (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at University of Rhode Island received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.22% with respect to 2023, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Rhode Island (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Rhode Island received 26,987 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.29% annual growth. Out of those 26,987 applicants, 19,475 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.2% acceptance rate.

There were 17,210 students enrolled at University of Rhode Island in 2024. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Rhode Island has an overall enrollment yield of 15.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

19,475

Accepted Out of 26,987

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Rhode Island was 72.2% (19,475 admissions from 26,987 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 77.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 6.29%, while admissions declined by 0.475%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Rhode Island (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage (2024)

820

Scores Submitted (2024)

27% of enrolled first-time students at University of Rhode Island in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Rhode Island had a total enrollment of 17,210 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Rhode Island is 14,411 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,799. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at University of Rhode Island are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Rhode Island, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.1% White, 11.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.82% Black or African American, 3.42% Two or More Races, 3.4% Asian, 0.203% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0581% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Rhode Island in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.7%), followed by White Male (29.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.4%), followed by White Male (19.9%) and Asian Female (4.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Rhode Island in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,210 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Rhode Island is 14,411 and the part-time enrollment is 2,799. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at University of Rhode Island are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Rhode Island (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Rhode Island was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Rhode Island had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Rhode Island (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
12,060 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,987 enrolled students
Black or African American
829 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Rhode Island is 70.1% White, 11.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.82% Black or African American, 3.42% Two or More Races, 3.4% Asian, 0.203% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0581% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 622 students (3.61%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 984 more women than men received degrees from University of Rhode Island. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Rhode Island is white (3,543 degrees awarded). There were 7.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (475 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Rhode Island is General Psychology (271 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (261 degrees) and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (176 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Rhode Island, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (55 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (152 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (157 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Rhode Island are Other managers (184,571 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (136,277 people), Marketing managers (91,633 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (69,438 people), and Customer service representatives (69,216 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Rhode Island in 2024 are Library Science (55 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (152 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (157 degrees), Communications (382 degrees), and Human Sciences (182 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Rhode Island are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Chief executives & legislators, Nurse anesthetists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Rhode Island are Library Science (55 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (152 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (157 degrees), Communications (382 degrees), and Human Sciences (182 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Rhode Island are Elementary & secondary schools (343,218 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (210,017 people), Computer Systems Design (143,465 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (115,817 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (103,523 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Rhode Island.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
271 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
261 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
176 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Rhode Island was General Psychology with 271 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Rhode Island according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,939

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,923

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,939 degrees were awarded to men at University of Rhode Island, which is 0.663 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,923).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Rhode Island by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 121 degrees were awarded to men at University of Rhode Island in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.33 times more than the 91 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 233 degrees were awarded to men at University of Rhode Island in Registered Nursing, which is 8.32 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 57% of students graduating from University of Rhode Island completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (87.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Rhode Island is Male and Asian (87.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,543 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
475 degrees awarded
Black or African American
223 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Rhode Island is white (3,543 degrees awarded). There were 7.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (475 degrees).

3.78% of degree recipients (184 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,153 degrees awarded
White Female
2,082 degrees awarded
White Female
2,069 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Rhode Island is white female (2,153 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,082 degrees).

Operations

University of Rhode Island has an endowment valued at nearly $318M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.3M (3.24%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Rhode Island had a total salary expenditure of 674M. University of Rhode Island employs 278 Professors, 260 Associate professors and 226 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Rhode Island are Male Professor (163), Female Associate professor (143), and Female Assistant professor (129).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Rhode Island are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 371 employees, Service, with 364 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 331 employees.

Endowment

$318M

2024 Endowment

10.5%

growth from 2023

University of Rhode Island has an endowment valued at about $318M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Rhode Island grew 10.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $65.7M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Rhode Island (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$275M

2024 Salaries

5.87%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Rhode Island paid a median of $275M in salaries, which represents 40.7% of their overall expenditure ($674M) and a 5.87% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.13% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.15% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$88M

Instructional Salaries

784

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Rhode Island paid a total of $88M to 784 employees working as instructors, which represents 32% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Rhode Island were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 371 employees, Service with 364 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 331 employees.

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