University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
72% admitted · $12,192/yr after aid
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $22,469
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $73,439
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Rhode Island is a public college in Kingston, RI with 13,381 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants, and admitted students average 1160 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,469 per year ($15,297 for families earning under $30,000). 72% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $73,439 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 25,391
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 19,568
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 17%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing520–650
200800
SAT Math500–630
200800
What University of Rhode Island looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $36,252
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $17,476
- Out-of-state tuition
- $38,398
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,297
- $30–48k$15,468
- $48–75k$17,805
- $75–110k$23,068
- $110k+$31,501
Get a personal estimate with University of Rhode Island's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $73,439
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 13,381
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 25%
- White73%
- Hispanic12%
- Black5%
- Asian3%
University of Rhode Island FAQ
What is University of Rhode Island's acceptance rate?+
University of Rhode Island admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Rhode Island?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 520–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 500–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1160.
Is University of Rhode Island test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Rhode Island?+
In Fall 2023, 25,391 students applied to University of Rhode Island and 19,568 were admitted; 3,289 enrolled.
Does University of Rhode Island consider legacy status?+
No. University of Rhode Island reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Rhode Island require an essay?+
University of Rhode Island reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Rhode Island cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $36,252 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,469.
What is University of Rhode Island's graduation rate?+
72% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 217484 · How we use this data
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