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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 16:1
Full-Time Student Population 13,576
Part-Time Student Population 2,800
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 662
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 600
Total FT Faculty 705
Faculty with Terminal Degree 89%
Average Faculty Salary $83,995
Full-Time Retention Rate 79%
Part-Time Retention Rate 49%
Graduation Rate 58%
Programs/Majors Offered 110
Average Course Load 15 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 34%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 58%
  • 50 or More Students: 8%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Teachers are an important aspect in everyone’s academic career. Since URI is a pretty big school with around 14,000 undergraduate students, classrooms range in size. Students will find themselves in lectures with more than 500 students, classrooms with less than 20 students, and everywhere in between. Some agree that it is harder to get to know and like a professor in a large lecture setting, but within a smaller classroom setting, there’s more of an opportunity to build a personal student-teacher relationship. Every student is different and needs to figure out what setting works best for them. However, no matter how big the class is, every teacher makes an effort to be available for all students. Teachers encourage students to go to their office hours and correspond through e-mail—some even give out their home phone numbers and/or cell phone numbers. In college, it is up to students to contact their teachers in order to figure out how to improve their studies. 

Most professors are strict about attendance, especially in smaller classes. Make-up exams are only allowed in serious situations, but everything is debatable. Overall, teachers at URI are here to teach. One of the most frustrating things that students deal with is not being able to get into the classes they need. Many students aren’t able to graduate in four years because they fall behind in classes or don’t take enough credits each semester—15 credits each semester will get you to graduation on time. Taking four to six years to graduate is not uncommon for most URI students.

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Academics at University of Rhode Island

jberry630

'15

Journalism

4.6
A

Academics at URI

The university has excellent advisors and clear, well thought out, and easy to follow plans of action to follow to successfully complete your degree in 4 years. The professors are all top notch and in the journalism major the professors and advisors are very important figures in the industry and know what it takes to be successful. The workload can be stressful at times, but simply by getting to know your professors you can be very successful at URI.

Jan 15, 2012

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Academics at University of Rhode Island

withlovefrommg

'15

Speech Language Pathology

4.2
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A Wide Variety of Course Selections

There seems to be a course for everyone's interest. first choices can be a little difficult to get in to. Professors are very accessible.

Nov 21, 2011

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Academics at University of Rhode Island

cchhay123

'14

Medical Laboratory Technician

4.6
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The Joys of Science

I go to University of Rhode Island. My experience there has been one of the greatest in my life. The best thing about URI is that I was able to change my major throughout my stay there. I first majored in Biology but after the first semester I changed it to Medical Laboratory Science. Having a degree in Medical Laboratory Science I will be able to work in hospitals, become a Immology, or even work as a Micobiologist.

Nov 01, 2011

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for higher-level exam scores of 5, 6, or 7
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Continuing Education
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Environment and Life Sciences
  • College of Human Science and Services
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Oceanography
  • College of Pharmacy
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 3%
  • Human Development: 2%
  • Psychology: 3%
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 3%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
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Did You Know?

Are you undecided? URI offers around 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs so students are not limited in their studies.

URI has campuses at four different locations, including the Kingston Campus, Narragansett Bay Campus, Feinstein Providence Campus, and W. Alton Jones Campus. All students are eligible to take courses at these campuses, as well as having the option of taking some classes online.

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Name: Anthony aRusso

Hometown: Johnston, RI

Major: Journalism

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