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Can You Afford University of Rhode Island?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at URI’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $16,496 & $49,626

Worried about paying the full cost of $49,626 to attend University of Rhode Island? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Rhode Island, the university offers a discount of 53.9% off tuition and fees. Also, 85.7% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $11,236. Students from low-income families receive an average of $15,556 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Rhode Island (no aid)

Tuition and fees$15,004
+ Room and board$13,352
+ Other expenses$3,696
Total cost$32,052
Affordability Score (35 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Rhode Island (with average aid)

Total cost$32,052
- Grants and scholarships$11,236
Net price$20,816
Affordability Score (41 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Rhode Island

Total cost$32,052
- Grants and scholarships$15,556
Net price$16,496
Affordability Score (47 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$32,578
+ Room and board$13,352
+ Other expenses$3,696
Total cost$49,626
Affordability Score (18 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$49,626
- Grants and scholarships$11,236
Net price$38,390
Affordability Score (7 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$49,626
- Grants and scholarships$15,556
Net price$34,070
Affordability Score (6 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at URI.

Projected Costs Between $78,255 and $304,381 For a Four Year Degree. Between $37,238 and $147,664 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend University of Rhode Island in 2020 - 2021 was $32,052. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 3.8% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $34,534 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $38,623, for a bachelor degree candidate ($35,847 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $146,212 over the course of four years ($70,381 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $220,412 based on a yearly growth rate of 3.0%. The expected two-year cost is $106,928.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at University of Rhode Island

Cost With Interest for Residents of Rhode Island

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*5.1%3.8%
Freshman year$18,170$23,011$34,534
Senior year$19,069$24,194$35,847
Total 2-year net price$37,238$47,205$70,381
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$14,186$17,983$26,812
Total monthly payment$429$543$810
Total amount paid$51,425$65,188$97,193
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*5.1%3.8%
Freshman year$18,170$23,011$34,534
Senior year$21,003$26,745$38,623
Total 4-year net price$78,255$99,386$146,212
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$29,812$37,863$55,701
Total monthly payment$901$1,144$1,683
Total amount paid$108,067$137,249$201,914

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.5%3.0%
Freshman year$37,648$41,148$52,669
Senior year$39,576$42,601$54,259
Total 2-year net price$77,224$83,749$106,928
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$29,419$31,905$40,736
Total monthly payment$889$964$1,231
Total amount paid$106,643$115,654$147,664
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.5%3.0%
Freshman year$37,648$41,148$52,669
Senior year$43,732$45,661$57,586
Total 4-year net price$162,558$173,515$220,412
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$61,928$66,103$83,969
Total monthly payment$1,871$1,997$2,537
Total amount paid$224,486$239,617$304,381

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending University of Rhode Island.

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