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University of Rhode Island

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Overview

University of Rhode Island is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Kingston, Rhode Island, United States. This institution also has a branch campus in Providence. Established in 1892, University of Rhode Island (URI) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. URI provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 134-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 70-79%. It is considered a moderately selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. URI also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Rhode Island's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Rhode Island's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Rhode Island' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Rhode Island's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym URI
Founded 1892
Motto Hope
Colours Columbia blue, dark blue and white
Mascot Rhody the Ram

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Location

Address Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue
Kingston
02881 Rhode Island
United States
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University of Rhode Island Phone Number (401) 874 1000
University of Rhode Island Fax Number (401) 874 5523
Other locations Providence

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Rhode Island is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1930


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Rhode Island's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • American Library Association, Committee on Accreditation
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc.
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Rhode Island as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Rhode Island Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Rhode Island is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Rhode Island's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Rhode Island: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Rhode Island Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Rhode Island Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Rhode Island categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Rhode Island.



University of Rhode Island: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)
International
students		 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Rhode Island Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Rhode Island website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Rhode Island Admission Info


University of Rhode Island's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Rhode Island is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Rhode Island's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Rhode Island has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Rhode Island's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is recommended

Source: IPDES


University of Rhode Island's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Rhode Island has more than 400 international students.


University of Rhode Island's Admission Office Admission Office

14 Upper College Road
Kingston 02881-1322
(401) 874 7100


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Rhode Island's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Rhode Island Size and Profile


University of Rhode Island's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Rhode Island has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Rhode Island's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Rhode Island's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


University of Rhode Island's Control Type Control Type

University of Rhode Island is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Rhode Island's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Rhode Island is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Rhode Island's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Rhode Island's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


University of Rhode Island's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Rhode Island adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


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Land Grant Institution Land Grant

This institution Is a land-grant university And has a special focus On promoting education And research in agriculture, engineering And other related fields. Land-grant universities are also well known To have a high commitment To Public service And outreach.


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University of Rhode Island's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


University of Rhode Island is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Rhode Island Facilities


University of Rhode Island's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Rhode Island's Library
University of Rhode Island's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 934,078 physical volumes, 143,527 physical media, 7,505 digital/electronic media and 285 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 52 full-time employees, including 15 librarians. University of Rhode Island's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of Rhode Island's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, University of Rhode Island provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 5,523 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


University of Rhode Island's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Rhode Island's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Rhode Island Services


University of Rhode Island's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Rhode Island's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Rhode Island's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


University of Rhode Island's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Rhode Island's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Rhode Island Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of Rhode Island consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of Rhode Island
  • College of Continuing Education
  • Colleges of Arts and Sciences
  • Colleges of Business Administration
  • Colleges of Engineering
  • Colleges of Environment and Life Sciences
  • Colleges of Human Science and Services
  • Colleges of Nursing
  • Colleges of Pharmacy
  • Graduate School of Oceanography
  • University College

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Rhode Island Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Rhode Island's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education (RIBGHE)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Global U8 Consortium (GU8)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Rhode Island public or private?

University of Rhode Island is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Rhode Island profit or non-profit?

University of Rhode Island is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Rhode Island in terms of enrollment?

University of Rhode Island has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Rhode Island in terms of academic staff?

University of Rhode Island's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is University of Rhode Island a coeducational institution?

University of Rhode Island is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Rhode Island use?

University of Rhode Island adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Rhode Island affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Rhode Island admit international students?

Yes. University of Rhode Island has more than 400 international students.

What is University of Rhode Island's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Rhode Island's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Rhode Island URI?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro). International students: 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Rhode Island URI located?

University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, Rhode Island, United States. Address: Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue.

Is University of Rhode Island URI accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Rhode Island is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (since 1930).

Does University of Rhode Island offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Rhode Island offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Rhode Island have a university library?

Yes University of Rhode Island's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 934,078 physical volumes, 143,527 physical media, 7,505 digital/electronic media and 285 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 52 full-time employees, including 15 librarians. University of Rhode Island's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of Rhode Island provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, University of Rhode Island provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 5,523 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of Rhode Island have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Rhode Island offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of Rhode Island offer career services?

Yes

Does University of Rhode Island offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does University of Rhode Island have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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