University of Rhode Island: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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University of Rhode Island is a large four-year, public school with 17,475 students enrolled. This school was established in 1892 and is the only school located in Kingston, Rhode Island.

Academic Offerings

University of Rhode Island will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
143
University of Rhode Island implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 143 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Management, Engineering, Biology, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Rhode Island is high at 85% (above Rhode Island average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
85%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Rhode Island is good: 71%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Rhode Island is decent: 17:1. Find out more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - $32,100 a year. The additional fees at University of Rhode Island (not included in tuition costs) are around $2,300; which comes to a total of $34,400 a year.

Read the details about University of Rhode Island additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
76%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 25,481 applications were submitted and 19,465 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

University of Rhode Island will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Rhode Island in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,500
High
University of Rhode Island provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Rhode Island, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
University of Rhode Island offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 5,600 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - roughly $8,500 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Rhode Island. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Rhode Island seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Rhode Island Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Rhode Island
Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue
Kingston, Rhode Island
02881, USA
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