URI Housing Costs

$2,436 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

How Do Housing Costs Compare at URI?

Make the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at University of Rhode Island.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Room and Board Expenses at URI

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $8,980 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,100. When you add it all up, a typical on-campus student at University of Rhode Island paid roughly $21,971 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.

The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for University of Rhode Island.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$18,285	$18,280
— Housing	$8,980
— Meals	$6,100
Other Living Expenses	$2,436	$4,582
Books and Supplies	$1,250	$1,250
Total	$21,971	$24,112

Room & Board Over Four Years? Estimated Four-Year Cost: $96,471

Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.

Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $96,471 for living costs.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at University of Rhode Island.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$16,114
Two Years Ago	$16,020
One Year Ago	$17,336
Most Recent Year (2026)	$18,285
One Year From Now *	$19,106
Two Years From Now *	$19,964
Three Years From Now *	$20,860
Four Years From Now *	$21,797

* estimated

Year over year, room and board rose an average of 4.5% per year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $22,792 in housing, food and other costs their first year.

By their final year, a student might pay about $25,483 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $23,650 by the end of a two-year program.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $96,471 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $46,442 for a two-year stay.

Budget for Annual Increases

Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.

Meal Plans and Housing Requirements at URI

Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.