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76.4%Acceptance
$16,408Tuition
13,822Students
71%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$69,743Earnings
#4 in Rhode IslandPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$16,408
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,804
Average Net Price
$19,899
Students Receiving Financial Aid
21.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,900
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,286
Books & Supplies
$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance
$32,558
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,250
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$236/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
69.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
49.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
21.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $12,930
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,326
$48,001 – $75,000 $16,578
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,524
$110,001+ $27,213

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $32,558 sticker price at URI. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $12,930 annually, while those from the highest-income families pay $27,213. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $52,000 to $109,000 depending on family income.

The typical graduate leaves with $22,250 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $236. With median earnings of $69,743 ten years after graduation, most alumni can handle this debt load comfortably. The 69% loan repayment rate suggests graduates generally manage their obligations well. Rhode Island residents get the strongest value proposition, paying $16,408 in tuition compared to $35,804 for out-of-state students. Only 21% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating URI serves more middle-class families than low-income students. First-generation college students and Rhode Island residents see the biggest financial advantages here.

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