UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
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University Of Rhode Island
School Overview
The school's main campus is located at the edge of a mid-size city (in Kingston, RI). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.
Contacting the School
Kingston, RI 02881
Main Phone: (401) 874-1000
Web Site: www.uri.edu/
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 11,890 (full-time equivalent) students. 99% of students attend full-time, while 1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 987 male students and 1,301 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 43.1% of the student body, while females made up 56.9%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (4)%, and Asian (3)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 69.2% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 490. One quarter of students scored at least 580.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 500 or higher. One fourth of students scored 600 or higher.
Degree Levels
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
- Master's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Master's
- Doctor's Degree
- First-Professional Degree
Degree Programs
Agribusiness
Agricultural ScienceArchitectureArea Cultural And Ethnic StudiesBusiness And Management- Accounting
- Business
- Business Administration
- Business Statistics And Quantitative Research
- Finance
- Human Resource
- Information Technology
- International Business
- Marketing
- Other Business And Management
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Ocean Engineering
- Specialized Engineering
- Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
- Dental Laboratory And Dental Hygienist
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Office
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Rehabilitation Training
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Geography
- Government And Political Science
- History
- Sociology
- Specialized History And Social Science
- Urban Studies
- Classical, Ancient, And Near East Language And Literature
- Germanic Language And Literature
- Romance Language And Literature
School Accreditation
University Of Rhode Island reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.
University Of Rhode Island is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
University Of Rhode Island belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Atlantic 10 Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- Accelerated programs
- AP credits
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Work-study (Co-op)
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 15,806 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 10,834 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 25,276 |
Admission Requirements
- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- Secondary school rank is recommended.
- Recommendations are recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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