At the University of Rhode Island, we understand that in order to make a fully-informed decision about where to attend college, you need to learn as much about financing your education as you do about the opportunities our university offers.

• All costs are estimated and do not include health insurance that may be waived.
• Final tuition and fee rates will be available by March 1, with financial aid packages to follow for those who completed the FAFSA.
• Please note that housing and food expenses are estimated based on a double room and standard meal plan. Indirect expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses are not included in the figures above. 
• For a detailed explanation of URI’s cost of attendance, please visit: https://web.uri.edu/financial-aid/cost-of-attendance/.

* Tuition Break, an initiative of the New England Board of Higher Education, provides discounted tuition to New England residents outside of Rhode Island for a select group of majors. Learn more at nebhe.org/tuitionbreak or see the New England Regional Tuition program. Note: Tuition and fees are estimated and subject to change.
** estimated based on a double room and standard meal plan.

Please note that although the 2024-25 Federal Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) became available on 12/31/2023, there have been lengthy federal system outages and delays.

Reminder: Prospective students and parents will need to create an FSA ID before they can access the FAFSA. At URI, we’re committed to assisting and supporting your decision-making process. We encourage students to file the FAFSA as soon as they can and to visit our Financial Aid website for helpful information and updates.

Early Action applicants will receive decisions or updates on their applications by the end of January. Those who apply between December 1 and February 1 will receive their decisions by the end of March. Merit scholarship notification is included in the acceptance letter, and financial aid awards will be released in the spring via the applicant portal.

Visit Enrollment Services and learn more about financial aid and definitions of the terminology you will encounter during the application process.

• Applying for Financial Aid
• Payment Plans
• Financing a URI Education

Information on residency policies, deposits, and merit-based scholarships

• Think you may be eligible for in-state tuition? Review the Rhode Island Residency Policy.
• Interested in which majors qualify for the New England Board of Higher Education’s Tuition Break program? Learn more at nebhe.org/tuitionbreak or review our New England Regional Tuition page.
• Here’s what you need to know about:
  • Paying your deposit: Accepted students will receive email instructions from the Office of Admission on how to log in to their applicant status page to pay their deposit and complete the enrollment confirmation form. Note that enrollment and housing deposits are refundable up until May 15, 2024. After May 15, 2024, deposits are not refundable.
  • Housing
  • Dining
  • Scholarships:
    • First-year Student Scholarships and Honors Program
    • Transfer Scholarships
    • Additional Grants and Scholarships