by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a URI degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how URI measures up.
URI is ranked #1,710 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Rhode Island, it ranks #3 of 12 for value.
These URI majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other | #2 of 2 |
| General Ocean Engineering | #2 of 4 |
| Ocean Engineering | #2 of 4 |
| Engineering | #2 of 4 |
| German Language & Literature | #4 of 5 |
| Germanic Languages | #4 of 5 |
| Foreign Language | #4 of 5 |
| Environment / Natural Resources | #5 of 7 |
| Natural Resource Economics | #5 of 7 |
| Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management | #8 of 9 |
Read the full URI value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of Rhode Island is ranked #4 out of #12 in Rhode Island for quality and #3 out of #12 for Rhode Island value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the URI financial aid page to be sure.
University of Rhode Island is ranked #1,710 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Rhode Island is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at URI costs about $22,985. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $91,940 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $34,314 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $21,440 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $22,985 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $91,940 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the URI net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What URI costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a URI degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $137,256 | — | — |
| All Students | $91,940 | #1,710 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $85,760 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $137,256 | — | — |
| All Students | $91,940 | #3 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $85,760 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at URI shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12,930 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,326 |
| $48K–$75K | $16,578 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,524 |
| Over $110K | $27,213 |
About 88% of URI undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,845 per year. Get more details on the URI financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the URI net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.