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University of Rhode Island

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#782 / #232
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#511
Most Desirable School
University in Rhode Island, USA

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About University of Rhode Island

According to Wikipedia, The University of Rhode Island is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Kingston, Rhode Island, United States. It is the flagship public research as well as the land-grant university of Rhode Island. The university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". As of 2019, the URI enrolled 14,653 undergraduate students, 1,982 graduate students, and 1,339 non-degree students, making it the largest university in the state.

University of Rhode Island's Online Degrees

MS in Supply Chain Management And Applied Analytics
  • Required Credits: 30
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Graduate Certificate in Data Science
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Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
  • Required Credits: 16
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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PSM in Cybersecurity
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MA in Tesol/Bdl
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Graduate Certificate in Gis And Geospatial Technologies
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MLS in Library And Information Studies
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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BA in Communication Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Professional Certificate in Cannabis Studies
  • Required Credits: 12
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Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management
  • Required Credits: 12
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MS in Healthcare Management
  • Required Credits: 30
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MS in Dietetics
  • Required Credits: 33
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BSN in Nursing Rn To Bsn
  • Required Credits: 120
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Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources And The Environment
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Science
  • Required Credits: 14
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MO in Oceanography
  • Required Credits: 30
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University of Rhode Island Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
25,48176%72%116027

How Much Does University of Rhode Island Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$13,586$2,294

How Much Do University of Rhode Island Graduates Make?

If you graduate from University of Rhode Island, then you can expect to earn an average of $58,400 per year. You also have a 93% chance of being employed after 10 years.

University of Rhode Island's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
20,79317,4623,331

Where is University of Rhode Island?

University of Rhode Island is located at Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue, Kingston RI 02881

How Safe is University of Rhode Island?

University of Rhode Island has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is University of Rhode Island Known For?

University of Rhode Island is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

University of Rhode Island's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Earth Sciences
#344
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#360
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#88
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earth-science Degrees
Biology
#467
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#498
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#139
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biology Degrees
Mathematics
#700
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#755
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#176
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math Degrees
Anthropology
#546
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#155
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#178
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anthropology Degrees
Chemistry
#807
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#814
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#179
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chemistry Degrees
Psychology
#431
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#450
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#180
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psychology Degrees
Communications
#677
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#700
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#196
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communications Degrees
Education
#817
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#821
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#202
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education Degrees
Business
#661
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#662
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#208
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business Degrees
History
#624
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#641
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#220
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history Degrees
Engineering
#1287
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#1310
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#228
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engineering Degrees
Political Science
#942
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#952
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#236
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political-science Degrees
Computer Science
#1029
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#1032
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#254
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computer-science Degrees
Sociology
#985
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#992
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#275
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sociology Degrees
Medical
#1041
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#1045
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#290
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medicine Degrees
Economics
#1630
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#1638
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#297
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economics Degrees
Nursing
#810
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#810
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#300
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nursing Degrees
Physics
#1405
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#1438
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#318
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physics Degrees
Criminal Justice
#577
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#580
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#327
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criminal-justice Degrees
Literature
#1069
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#1130
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#356
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literature Degrees
Philosophy
#1268
World Rank
#1325
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#383
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees

Who Are University of Rhode Island's Most Influential Alumni?

University of Rhode Island's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Earth Sciences, and Psychology. Here are some of University of Rhode Island's most famous alumni:

Christiane Amanpour
Christiane Amanpour
An English-Iranian news anchor and international correspondent.
Robert Ballard
Robert Ballard
A United States Navy officer, oceanographer and underwater archaeologist.
Candace Owens
Candace Owens
An American political commentator.
Stuart Vyse
Stuart Vyse
An American psychologist specializing in superstition and irrational behavior.
Jan Camiel Willems
A Belgian control theorist .
Tom Hull
An American mathematician.
John C. Norcross
An American psychologist.
John King
John King
An American journalist.
James W. Carey
An American sociologist .
Cornelius M. Kerwin
Cornelius M. Kerwin
A 14th President of American University.
James O. Prochaska
An American psychologist.
Lamar Odom
Lamar Odom
An American basketball player.

Who Are University of Rhode Island's Most Influential Faculty?

University of Rhode Island's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Anthropology, Earth Sciences, and Psychology. Here are some of University of Rhode Island's most famous alumni:

Peniel E. Joseph
Peniel E. Joseph
An American scholar.
Marcus R. Ross
An American paleontologist and young earth creationist.
Simin Liu
An American physician researcher.
Kimberly Arcand
An American science communicator and astronomer.
Cindy Blodgett
An American basketball player-coach.
Lynne Roberts
Lynne Roberts
An American basketball player-coach.
Brian Wardle
An American basketball player-coach.
Nele Meckler
A Paleoclimatologist based in Bergen.