URI at a Glance
67nations represented
17:1student to faculty ratio
100+majors & minors
700+ study abroad opportunities in 65+ countries
88%faculty members with doctorates or terminal degrees
- 14,500 undergraduates, including 3,300 first-year students.
- 46 U.S. states represented.
- Approximately 50% Rhode Island students, 50% out-of-state.
- 24% of incoming first-year students self-identify as students of color.
- 7,000 students engaged annually in experiential learning.
2022 Admitted First-Year Student Profile
3.5-4.0GPA Range (represents middle 50%)
1200-1300SAT Total Range (represents middle 50%)*
28Average ACT (represents middle 50%)*
* Please note that URI will remain test optional for the 2023-2024 admission cycle.
Location. Location. Location.
| Southern RI Beaches | 10-15 minutes |
| Historic Newport, RI | 20 minutes |
| Providence, RI | 35 minutes |
| Boston, MA | 1.5 hours |
| New York, NY | 2.5 hours |