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.
68nations represented at the University
17:1student-to-faculty ratio
100+majors and minors
88%faculty with doctoral or terminal degrees
- Approximately 14,000 undergraduates including, on average, 3,300 first-year students.
- 47 U.S. states represented.
- 47% Rhode Island students; 53% out-of-state.
- 27% of incoming first-year students self-identify as students of color.
- 6,700+ students engage annually in experiential learning.
- 4+1 Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s (ABM) options in 30+ majors
- At URI there’s a global opportunity to intern and study virtually or abroad for every academic journey.
URI achieves prestigious Carnegie R1 status
February 13, 2025 – The Carnegie R1 designation places URI among the top 4.8% of U.S. degree-granting postsecondary institutions. In five years,URI’s doctoral enrollment grew 11%, and research expenditures rose 25%. #GoRhody
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 is a test optional institution.
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 |
