by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at University of Rhode Island, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
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In-state part-time students are charged $610 per credit hour. For out-of-state students the figure is $1,451 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $610 | $1,451 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at University of Rhode Island follow below.
The fees portion of those annual totals came to $2,312 in-state and $2,312 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,630 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
| Total | $16,942 | $37,146 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board.
Below is how tuition at University of Rhode Island has changed over recent 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 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.9%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $38,611 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For more on financial aid at University of Rhode Island, check out the University of Rhode Island Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the University of Rhode Island Tuition & Fees page.