Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
26,987 applied, 19,475 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does University of Rhode Island cost?
$22,469 a year in-state
Out of state: about $43,391 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $36,252.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$15,297
$30,000–$48,000
$15,468
$48,000–$75,000
$17,805
$75,000–$110,000
$23,068
over $110,000
$31,501
Sticker, in-state
$36,252
In-state, with aid
$22,469
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $38,398 a year, against $17,476 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $20,922 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
We checked University of Rhode Island's admissions site on Nov 8, 2026 but couldn't confirm its fall 2027 application deadlines. Find them on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does University of Rhode Island need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked University of Rhode Island's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Rhode Island didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is University of Rhode Island's acceptance rate?
72% for fall 2024: 19,475 of 26,987 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Rhode Island?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1020 to 1280 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Rhode Island cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $17,805 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $36,252.
How much does University of Rhode Island cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Rhode Island is $38,398 a year, against $17,476 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $22,469 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $20,922 tuition gap gives about $43,391 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Rhode Island's graduation rate?
71% of students finish within six years and 54% within four (IPEDS).
