University of Rhode Island

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,250

2.54% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,496

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.56%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

76.5%

25,105 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

17,511

83% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

69.2%

2,065 Graduates

About

University of Rhode Island is a higher education institution located in Washington County, RI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Rhode Island were Registered Nursing (349 degrees awarded), General Psychology (259 degrees), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (176 degrees).

In 2021, 4,782 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Rhode Island. 60.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,437 degrees), 8.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (388 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Rhode Island is $13,250, which is $−15,742 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Rhode Island is $13,250, which is $−15,742 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,496.

In 2021, 81% 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

$13,250

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Rhode Island was $13,250. The cost of tuition at University of Rhode Island is $−15,742 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$20,496

2021 Value

33.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Rhode Island had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,496. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Rhode Island grew by 33.2%.

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

$11,919

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Rhode Island was of $11,919 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.87% between 2020 and 2021.

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

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at University of Rhode Island received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 17.4% with respect to 2020, when 69% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Rhode Island was 1.56%, which represents 53 out of the 3404 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Rhode Island received 25,105 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 5.24% annual growth. Out of those 25,105 applicants, 19,196 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.5% acceptance rate.

There were 17,511 students enrolled at University of Rhode Island in 2021. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Rhode Island has an overall enrollment yield of 17.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

19,196

Accepted Out of 25,105

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Rhode Island was 76.5% (19,196 admissions from 25,105 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 75.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 5.24%, while admissions grew by 6.57%..

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

30%

Submission Percentage (2021)

918

Scores Submitted (2021)

30% of enrolled first-time students at University of Rhode Island in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Rhode Island had a total enrollment of 17,511 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Rhode Island is 14,529 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,982. This means that 83% 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 70.8% White, 9.79% Hispanic or Latino, 4.71% Black or African American, 3.45% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 0.166% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.04% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Rhode Island in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.8%), followed by White Male (32.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.5%), followed by White Male (20%) and Asian Female (3.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Rhode Island in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,511 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Rhode Island is 14,529 and the part-time enrollment is 2,982. This means that 83% of students enrolled at University of Rhode Island are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

85%

2021 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 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), 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 (2021)

White
12,400 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,714 enrolled students
Black or African American
825 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Rhode Island is 70.8% White, 9.79% Hispanic or Latino, 4.71% Black or African American, 3.45% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 0.166% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.04% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 960 students (5.48%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 980 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 (3,437 degrees awarded). There were 8.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (388 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Rhode Island is Registered Nursing (349 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (259 degrees) and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (176 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (46 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (145 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (131 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (88,919 people), Other managers (74,455 people), Postsecondary teachers (49,968 people), Secondary school teachers (38,643 people), and Education administrators (29,539 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Rhode Island in 2021 are Library Science (46 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (145 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (131 degrees), Human Sciences (228 degrees), and Agriculture (109 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Nurse anesthetists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Sales engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Rhode Island are Library Science (46 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (145 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (131 degrees), Human Sciences (228 degrees), and Agriculture (109 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (191,684 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (111,400 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (57,870 people), Construction (40,881 people), and Farming (34,570 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
349 degrees awarded
General Psychology
259 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
176 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Rhode Island was Registered Nursing with 349 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

1,901

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,881

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,901 degrees were awarded to men at University of Rhode Island, which is 0.66 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,881).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 113 degrees were awarded to men at University of Rhode Island in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 5.95 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 307 degrees were awarded to men at University of Rhode Island in Registered Nursing, which is 7.31 times more than the 42 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 52% 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, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (74.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Rhode Island is Female and White (74.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.2% of graduates (128 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,437 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
388 degrees awarded
Black or African American
213 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Rhode Island is white (3,437 degrees awarded). There were 8.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (388 degrees).

6.48% of degree recipients (310 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
2,069 degrees awarded
White Male
1,368 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
248 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Rhode Island is white female (2,069 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1368 degrees).

Operations

University of Rhode Island has an endowment valued at nearly $313M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 403k (0.129%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of Rhode Island had a total salary expenditure of 584M. University of Rhode Island employs 248 Professors, 179 Assistant professors and 176 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Rhode Island are Male Professor (148), Female Lecturer (110), and Female Professor (100).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Rhode Island are: Service, with 354 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 343 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 303 employees.

Endowment

$313M

2021 Endowment

28%

growth from 2020

University of Rhode Island has an endowment valued at about $313M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Rhode Island grew 28% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $74.5M lower 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

$237M

2021 Salaries

0.272%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Rhode Island paid a median of $237M in salaries, which represents 40.6% of their overall expenditure ($584M) and a 0.272% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$77M

Instructional Salaries

764

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Rhode Island paid a total of $77M to 764 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

248 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

354 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Rhode Island were Professor with 248 employees, Assistant professor with 179 employees, and Lecturer with 176 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Rhode Island were Service with 354 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 343 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 303 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Lecturer
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Rhode Island was Male Professor with 148 employees, Female Lecturer with 110 employees, and Female Professor with 100 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Rhode Island.