University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1020 and 1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 28
Popular programs at University of Rhode Island
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 290 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 224 | |
| 3 | Biology, General. | 193 | |
| 4 | Communication and Media Studies. | 170 | |
| 5 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 154 | |
| 6 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 142 | |
| 7 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 126 | |
| 8 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 120 | |
| 9 | Mechanical Engineering. | 120 | |
| 10 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 111 | |
| 11 | Criminology. | 110 | |
| 12 | Political Science and Government. | 108 | |
| 13 | Marketing. | 107 | |
| 14 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 97 | |
| 15 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 96 | |
| 16 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 92 | |
| 17 | Animal Sciences. | 75 | |
| 18 | Accounting and Related Services. | 74 | |
| 19 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 65 | |
| 20 | Apparel and Textiles. | 64 |
Showing top 20 of 72 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Rhode Island?
University of Rhode Island has an acceptance rate of 72% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of Rhode Island?
Admitted students at University of Rhode Island typically score between 1020 and 1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Rhode Island cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Rhode Island is approximately $21,440 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of Rhode Island?
4-year graduation rate data for University of Rhode Island is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
