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University of Rhode Island

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Rhode Island at a Glance

Quadrangle near library

Quadrangle near library
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Location:
Kingston, RI
Setting:
Suburban
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$10,476
Out-of-State Tuition:
$26,026
Room & Board:
$10,854
Full-Time Undergrads:
11,915
Part-Time Undergrads:
1,362
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School Website:
www.uri.edu
Admissions Website:
www.uri.edu/admission
Financial Aid Website:
www.uri.edu/es/menus/finaid.html
Application Deadline:
February 1
Acceptance Rate:
87 %
Admission Difficulty:
Very Easy
Average SAT Scores:
1410–1720
Average ACT Scores:
21–25

Best Things

Worst Things

  • Parking
  • Registering for classes/Not getting the classes you need
  • Campus is dry
  • Walking up one big hill
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Most Popular Majors

Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $20K-30K, Student Body: 10000-20000, Rhode Island, Suburban, Bachelor's (4-year), Master's, Doctoral, Certificate

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

URI is a school with two identities: It is a place to learn and a place to party. The University offers students many options in the classroom, which leads to many options in life. Students here know the importance of being motivated and focused and are dedicated to getting the best out of their four (or more) years of college. At URI, you will find an atmosphere that is extremely well balanced when it comes to work and play. If URI students learn two things while they are here, they learn how to succeed and how to have a good time. Most students are happy with their choice of making URI their home for higher education.

Students agree that there is an equal balance of academics and social life, and they are expected to do well and are given many opportunities to succeed. The biggest part of college is learning to adjust and knowing what is out there. URI is a friendly environment, and most students are happy here. Academics are the biggest challenge, and getting into the right classes is often an obstacle. There are a lot of organizations and events that engage students throughout the year. Overall, students have a positive experience at URI, and there’s definitely something for everyone to enjoy.

Rhode Island Student Reviews

Overall Experience at University of Rhode Island

Anonymous

University of Rhode Island Student

I first wanted to go to URI...

I first wanted to go to URI because I knew it would be a good time. It’s a party school and I wanted to party. I was a little surprised when I got here and realized that it was completely different than what I expected it to be. I thought there would be more partying on campus and I didn’t realize about all the off-campus life.

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Overall Experience at University of Rhode Island

aezeno

Chemical Engineering '13

5.0
A+

Best College Expericence

University of Rhode island has a lot to offer a lot of people.. its in a safe small town, but close to anything you could need, with a major city about 40 min away and the beach about 15, it offers a lot of activities. The students and staff are friendly and encouraging, and with an abundant amount of extra curricular activities you will never be bored.

Jul 25, 2011

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Overall Experience at University of Rhode Island

Anonymous

University of Rhode Island Student

I like URI. I’m from Rhode Island,...

I like URI. I’m from Rhode Island, and half my high school goes here. I’ve stayed friends with a lot of them, so I feel like I never got to really go off on my own. I still hang out with a lot of my high school friends because they either go here or somewhere close by. I kind of regret not going somewhere else and getting the chance to meet all new people.

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