Acceptance
72%
Avg SAT
1160
In-State
$16,942
Grad Rate (4yr)
59%
Retention
84%
Earnings
$69,743
AI Overview
The University of Rhode Island combines strong programs in philosophy and agricultural sciences with a laid-back coastal New England vibe. Students here balance serious academics with an appreciation for the outdoors—campus sits just minutes from Rhode Island's beaches. Independent thinkers who want accessible professors and a collegial rather than cutthroat atmosphere tend to flourish. URI's unusual pairing of a top-ranked philosophy department with hands-on agricultural programs attracts students seeking both intellectual depth and practical skills.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$16,942
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,146
Room & Board
$15,607
Average Net Price
$21,440
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
22%
Take Federal Loans
49%
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,250
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$69,743Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$22,250Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesElectrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
32 graduates
$106,153
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
26 graduates
$103,525
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Engineering
23 graduates
$100,975
4 yrs after graduation
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
31 graduates
$96,532
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
292 graduates
$96,020
4 yrs after graduation
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
18 graduates
$90,953
4 yrs after graduation
Ocean Engineering
31 graduates
$90,901
4 yrs after graduation
Industrial Engineering
12 graduates
$90,399
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
99 graduates
$89,901
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
90 graduates
$88,915
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
108+ programsAnd 96 more programs available
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