Overview

University of Rhode Island is a University institution located in Kingston, RI, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address Undergraduate Admission Office, Newman Hall
14 Upper College Road
Kingston, RI  02881
United States

Contact Ms. Joanne Lynch
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Email: lynch@uri.edu
Phone: 401-874-7110
Fax: 401-874-5523

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agroecology And Sustainable Agriculture
Animal Sciences, General
Applied Horticulture/horticultural Business Services, Other
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Landscape Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Microbiology, General
Neurobiology And Anatomy
Neuropharmacology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Apparel And Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Non-profit/public/organizational Management
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Sports Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Ocean Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Dietetics/dietitian
Health/health Care Administration/management
Pharmacy
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental/natural Resource Economics
Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Forensic Chemistry
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Criminology
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

25,391

Applied

19,568

Accepted

13,904

Enrolled

Female Admissions

15,903

Females Applied

12,557

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

9,476

Males Applied

7,000

Males Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

3.64

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	2 recommendations
Other requirements:	List of senior courses

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	January 31st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 1st	Not reported	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	December 1st	December 15th	No
Transfer	July 28th	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	590	520	650
SAT Math	586	510	620
ACT Composite	25	26	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

14,630

In-state

34,834

Out-of-state

14,630

In-district

Fees

2,312

Full-time student fees

14,638

Room & board

9,288

Room only

Financial Aid

15,770

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,066

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

21,015

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,014

Avg. Loan Aid

5,935

Avg. Grant Aid

11,314

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

56.39%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

30%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

13,904

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

53%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.47%
Black or African American	4.8%
White or Caucasian	73.87%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.14%
Asian	3.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.76%
Other	1.78%

Gender

Male (42.12%)

Female (57.67%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	39%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
First Night, Welcome Week and Winterfest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Most popular organizations:
Student Entertainment Committee, student radio station, Intramural sport clubs, Student Alumni Association and student newspaper

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rowing		Division 1	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rowing	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,134

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 767

Part-time - 367

Male - 510

Female - 606