Statistics

We work with approximately 1342 students (approximately 8% of the student body) with a wide range of disabilities. Although the number of identified students in a given year varies, below is a typical distribution of students listed with our office.

We work with approximately 1342 self-identified students (approximately 8% of the student body) with a wide range of disabilities. Although the number of identified students in a given year varies, below is a typical distribution of students listed with our office:

Type of Disability	Number of Occurances	Percentage of Student Population
Mental Health	411	0.306
ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder)	325	0.242
Learning Disability	265	0.197
Chronic Health Condition	182	0.136
Temporary	21	0.0156
Physical / Mobility Related	26	0.0194
Autism Spectrum / Asperger Syndrome	34	0.0253
Head Injury	29	0.0216
Vision	16	0.0119
Hearing	19	0.0142
Other	14	0.0104

Student Performance, Graduation, and Retention

When we look at student grades, students with disabilities do as well, or better than, their non-disabled peers. Similar proportions of students with disabilities are on the Dean’s List (GPA 3.3 or above), and also similar proportions of students with disabilities are on probation (GPA below 2.0). There are proportionally fewer dismissals of students with disabilities.

At the recent URI accreditation review,  graduation statistics for students with disabilities were reported as “somewhat lower: 55-59%” as compared to the overall URI student body.  However, first and second year retention rates for students with disabilities were significantly higher (88.8% and 78.4% respectively) as compared to the retention rates for all URI students.

Despite the nation-wide statistics that demonstrate significantly lower graduation and retention rates for students with disabilities, we are committed to sustaining and increasing the retention and graduation rates of students with disabilities at URI