University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island is a public, state school located in the small town setting of Kingston, RI

Founded in 1892, the institution currently enrolls around 16,820 students a year, including 14,074 undergrads. The institution runs on a semester academic calendar.

University of Rhode Island's endowment was valued at $203,250,034 in 2021. The school spends $10,010 for each full-time student enrolled.

Admissions Facts About University of Rhode Island

Acceptance rate: 76%

Average GPA: 3.56

Mean ACT score: 25

Early Decision or Early Action: No/Yes

2022 Regular Decision Deadline: February 1

2022 Regular Decision Notification Date:

University of Rhode Island Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Rhode Island. Around 76 percent of all applicants are admitted to University of Rhode Island each year.

Admitted students have an average high school GPA of 3.56 /4.0. The mean ACT scores is 25.

In 2021, 2,188 applicants were waitlisted and 0 waitlisted students got accepted.

Is University of Rhode Island a good school?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Retention and graduation rates

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at University of Rhode Island, around 86 percent return for their sophomore year.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61 percent for public schools and 67 percent for private.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $35,000 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does University of Rhode Island sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So the real question to ask yourself: is University of Rhode Island a good school for YOU?

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