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.
| Tuition and Fees* (Undergraduate, 12-19 credits) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Residents | $17,476 | |
| Out-of-state / International | $38,398 | |
| New England Regional** | $28,838 | |
| Average Housing and Food Costs*** | $15,070 | |
| TOTAL: | ||
| Rhode Island Residents | $32,546 | |
| Out-of-state / International | $53,468 | |
| Regional* | $43,908 | |
* Approved February 2025. Tuition and fees are estimated and subject to change.
**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.
***Based on a double room and standard meal plan.
Scholarships and Aid
Merit-based scholarships are available to qualifying students. Learn more:
Tuition and Fees
- 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, including any special academic program or other fees, please visit: https://web.uri.edu/financial-aid/cost-of-attendance/.
Admission and Financial Aid Notification
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 their decisions or updates by the end of January. Those who apply between December 1 and February 1 will receive their admission decisions by the end of March. Merit scholarship notification is included in the admission acceptance letter, and financial aid awards will be released in the spring and made available in the applicant portal.
Financial Aid Tips
Visit Enrollment Services to learn more about financial aid and definitions of the terminology you will encounter during the application process.
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Additional Information
Paying your deposit
Accepted students will receive email instructions from the Office of Admission on how to log in to their applicant portal to pay their deposit and complete the enrollment confirmation form. Note that enrollment and housing deposits are refundable through May 1, 2025. After May 1, 2025, deposits are not refundable.
