University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI · Public

Acceptance rate
72%
Average SAT
1,160
ACT midpoint
28
Enrollment
13,381
In-state tuition
$16,942
Out-of-state tuition
$37,146
Avg net price
$21,440
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1020 and 1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 28

Popular programs at University of Rhode Island

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.290
2Psychology, General.224
3Biology, General.193
4Communication and Media Studies.170
5Business Administration, Management and Operations.154
6Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.142
7Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.126
8Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.120
9Mechanical Engineering.120
10Finance and Financial Management Services.111
11Criminology.110
12Political Science and Government.108
13Marketing.107
14Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.97
15Computer and Information Sciences, General.96
16Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.92
17Animal Sciences.75
18Accounting and Related Services.74
19Film/Video and Photographic Arts.65
20Apparel and Textiles.64

Showing top 20 of 72 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Rhode Island?

University of Rhode Island has an acceptance rate of 72% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for University of Rhode Island?

Admitted students at University of Rhode Island typically score between 1020 and 1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Rhode Island cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Rhode Island is approximately $21,440 per year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Rhode Island?

4-year graduation rate data for University of Rhode Island is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.