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University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island

17,000 Students on Campus
Kingston Location
28,000 Metro Population
17,000 Students on Campus
Kingston Location
28,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

Welcome to URI! The University of Rhode Island offers a welcoming community, a beautiful campus near the ocean, and countless options for creating the future of your dreams. This is the place where you will forge lifelong friendships, learn more about yourself and the world, and build the foundation for the rest of your life. As an R1 research university defined by innovation and big thinking; URI offers its undergraduate, graduate, and professional students distinctive educational opportunities designed to meet the global challenges of today’s world and the rapidly evolving needs of tomorrow. That’s why we’re here. And we hope you will be, too, to spend a semester or academic year learning with us.

Rated the #1 public university in New England for 2025 and 2026!

100 + majors and minors for students to choose from!

6,700+ students engage annually in experiential learning.

Helpful Information

Registration

Closed Programs
Nursing, Pharmacy.

Limitations
Business and Engineering are limited. Clinical and practical lab courses, such as nursing, pharmacy and education are limited to URI students only. Enrollment in Landscape Architecture courses is limited and requires special admission consideration based on an applicant's portfolio of previously completed work.

Location Information

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it’s easy to navigate and there’s plenty to discover no matter what path you follow. URI is located in the historic town of Kingston, minutes from the beach, 1 hour south of Providence, 90 minutes from Boston, 3 hours from NYC, with Newport just across the bay. The Kingston Amtrak Station is right down the road from campus, T.F. Green Airport 20 minutes away, and for your RI destinations, the Rhode Island transit system, RIPTA, runs dozens of buses from campus every day.

Academics

TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 09/09/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/22/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/26/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/12/2026

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Nursing, Pharmacy

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Business and Engineering courses are limited. Clinical and practical lab courses, such as nursing, pharmacy and education are limited to URI students only. Enrollment in Landscape Architecture courses is limited and requires special admission consideration based on an applicant's portfolio of previously completed work.

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Engineering — With five departments and more than 25 programs, including our world-renowned International Engineering Program, the College of Engineering challenges and prepares students for problem-solving on a global scale. Built around a hands-on, dynamic environment, classroom experiences combine with internship opportunities, student organizations, and an Engineering Living Learning Community to provide the kind of well-rounded education needed in the real world. Disciplines: biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial and systems engineering, mechanical engineering, and ocean engineering are all accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. A $150M investment in the Fascitelli Center for Advance Engineering (opened in 2019) and the recent approval of a state bond to build the new Ocean Engineering building at the Bay Campus is giving URI Engineering some of the best engineering facilities in the country.
  • Global Languages and Area Studies — The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Global Language and Area Studies (GLAS). Students studying in the GLAS major choose one of three tracks: Arabic Studies, Classical Studies, or Japanese Studies. The Global Language and Area Studies B.A. is designed to allow you to emphasize either language learning or area studies knowledge. The major begins with an introductory course, requires a minimum of four semesters of language, at least one area studies course, and concludes with a project-based capstone that gives you a chance to show off what you have learned about the language and the region. All majors are expected to reach Novice High in their focus language on the ACTFL scale–though most will reach much higher than this–and all will gain a working knowledge of the culture, history, or religion.
  • Psychology — URI offers both a B.A. and B.S. in psychology, giving students flexibility and diverse course options related to their interests. Students studying psychology have the opportunity to engage in exciting field experience, make connections with industry experts, and gain core elements of psychology.
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Aquaculture and Fisheries Science — he Aquaculture and Fisheries Science program at URI is one of the oldest aquaculture programs in the northeastern United States. The program is designed to prepare you for academic, professional, or technical careers focused on the use and conservation of aquatic animals by humans. The program not only allows students to graduate with a stronger focus on aquaculture or fisheries depending on their career interests, but also to complement this solid foundation with a variety of complementary skills that are directly applicable to the job market (e.g. scientific diving, handling of small boats, business management, entrepreneurship, economics, policy, oceanography, environmental sciences, etc.) through targeted offerings from our program and many other programs at URI.
  • Marine Sciences — The Marine Biology Program involves over 200 students in the B.S. Marine Biology degree program, which is administered by the Department of Biological Sciences. Most of our students are from out-of-state – from 15 states (including Florida, Texas, California, and Hawaii) each year, and from around the world (Germany, Phillipines, India, Netherlands, Mexico, China in the past several year. The Marine Affairs B.A. is an interdisciplinary study of the effective marine and coastal management. Subject areas include management of fisheries and marine ecosystems, coastal management, and maritime transportation and ports. The B.S. program puts a heavier emphasis on science and mathematics, with specialty areas that include: fisheries and marine ecosystems, coastal management, maritime transportation and ports, and ocean policy. This degree provides a strong educational background for continued study in law—especially environmental, fishery, coastal zone, admiralty, and ocean law.
  • Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design — Classes focusing on textiles and the fashion business are complemented with supporting course work in marketing, consumer behavior, sustainability, technology, innovation, and creative skills. This comprehensive course of study will give you a deep understanding of the development, buying, promotion, and selling of apparel and home furnishings. You’ll also gain a full understanding of the global textile and apparel supply chain—from design to the consumer. So, while you can focus your degree on a specific part of the supply chain, you will know them all, and you’ll be equipped to communicate with experts in the fashion world outside your area of concentration. This degree, which offers three concentrations—in fashion merchandising, apparel design, and textile science—serves as a bridge between theory and practice, providing a tremendous opportunity for hands-on learning.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/30/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost:
    Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $7805
    Per Term Mandatory Fees - $1187
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 19
  • Host Payment: 19

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/30/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $0
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

There are many housing options on-campus across 26 different dormitories. Our staff will work to secure on-campus housing for all visiting students. Most students will be assigned to either a double or triple occupancy residence hall. Assigned housing will be confirmed one month prior to the start of the semester. URI offers a variety of inclusive housing options to ensure that students of all gender identities and gender expressions have a comfortable and supportive living space.

NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Off-Campus housing at URI can vary widely in cost and location. Please note public transportation is limited for off-campus housing.

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2975
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

There are three different meal plan options for students living on-campus. The room/meals amount listed is the average cost for meals at URI. There are several meal plans available to students who are living off-campus.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Good

This campus accepts many (50-74%) applicants. You definitely want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Limited

This campus usually accepts less than 50% of students that request it. Be prepared to be placed at an alternative choice. If applying to a site with a 'limited' chance of placement, we suggest that you list a minimum of 3-5 campuses on your application, with one to two sites that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Resources

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