by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for University of Rhode Island, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Rhode Island were $16,942 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $37,146. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $2,312 in-state and $2,312 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,630 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
| Total | $16,942 | $37,146 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will University of Rhode Island cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Rhode Island tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In RI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, University of Rhode Island runs on the expensive side.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the University of Rhode Island Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at University of Rhode Island has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,250 | $31,272 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,586 | $32,068 |
| One Year Ago | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Most Recent Year | $14,630 | $34,834 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at URI has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition rose 3.9%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $38,611 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.38%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $17,515. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.66%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $38,503.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $17,515 | $38,503 |
| In 2 Years | $18,107 | $39,910 |
| In 3 Years | $18,719 | $41,368 |
| In 4 Years | $19,352 | $42,880 |
| In 5 Years | $20,006 | $44,447 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $162,661, compared with about $73,693 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at University of Rhode Island, check out the University of Rhode Island Financial Aid page.
