Sept. 10, 2024—The University of Rhode Island was ranked the No. 1 public university in New England and the 35th-best public university nationally in the most recent ranking released by the Wall Street Journal.
URI at a Glance
66nations represented
17:1student to faculty ratio
100+majors & minors
88%faculty members with doctorates or terminal degrees
- 14,500 undergraduates, including 3,300 first-year students.
- 48 U.S. states represented.
- Approximately 50% Rhode Island students; 50% out-of-state.
- 27% of incoming first-year students self-identify as students of color.
- 7,000 students engage annually in experiential learning.
- Customized study-abroad opportunities for every major in 60+ countries.
2024 Admitted First-Year Student Profile
3.41-4.15GPA Range (represents middle 50%)
1170-1340SAT Total Range (represents middle 50%)*
29Average ACT (represents middle 50%)*
* Please note that URI will remain test optional for the 2024-2025 admission cycle.
Location. Location. Location.
| Southern Rhode Island Beaches | 10-15 minutes |
| Historic Newport, RI | 20 minutes |
| Providence, RI | 55 minutes |
| Boston, MA | 90 minutes |
| Hartford, CT | 90 minutes |
| New York City, NY | 3 hours |
| Philadelphia, PA | 5 hours |
| Baltimore, MD | 6 hours |
| Washington, DC | 7 hours |
