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University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI·Public·~72% acceptance

University of Rhode Island is a public university based in Kingston, RI. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 72% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $21,440 per year. About 72% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $69,743 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$21,440/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $34,321
Aid cuts ~$12,881/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Dec 1
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.42–3.92
SAT (middle 50%)1020–1280
ACT (middle 50%)26–31
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
72%
graduation rate
84%
freshman retention
$57,446
median earnings, 6yr
$69,743
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Rhode Island reads an application

What University of Rhode Island values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Application essaysRecommendations
Important
ExtracurricularsVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyDemonstrated interest

From University of Rhode Island’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Rhode Island requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Rhode Island requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Rhode Island's acceptance rate?
University of Rhode Island admits about 72% of applicants.
How much does University of Rhode Island cost?
At University of Rhode Island, the average net price after aid is about $21,440 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $34,321 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Rhode Island?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1020–1280 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT.
What are University of Rhode Island's application deadlines?
University of Rhode Island's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Dec 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Rhode Island value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Rhode Island rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Application essays, and Recommendations as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Extracurriculars, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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