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University of Rhode Island Athletic Information

$41,765,283 Total Revenue
$41,724,734 Total Expenses
15 Varsity Teams

On this page, we take a look at the University of Rhode Island sports programs, student athletes should take a look at the information presented here on the sports team they are interested in as well as the general athletics program. URI is classified as NCAA Division I-FCS and is a member of Atlantic 10 Conference.

The University of Rhode Island Sports Program

University of Rhode Island Athletic Scholarships

A total of 609 athletes who take part in at least one varsity sports at the school, 278 of whom are male and 331 are women. Sports-related student aid is available at URI and the average amount is about $19,857 per athlete. Breaking it down by gender, men’s athletic aid totaled $6,185,749 and women’s totaled $5,907,087.

University of Rhode Island Coaching Staff

At 15 head coaches at URI, 6 of whom coach men’s teams and 9 of whom coach women’s teams. In terms of compensation, the men’s team head coaches earn about $537,565 per year while the women’s team head coaches make around $129,253.

In addition, there are 46 assistant coaches at URI, 26 assigned to men’s teams and 20 working with women’s teams. These assistants earn about $76,381 per year on the men’s side and $64,475 on the women’s side.

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URI Sports Financials

Based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education’s Equity in Athletics survey, URI generated $41,765,283 in total athletics revenue and $41,724,734 in total expenses.

Individual sports can turn a profit or operate at a loss. Sports like football and basketball are frequently the moneymakers. The chart below compares the net profit or loss for each of the men’s sports offered at URI.

Women’s sports also show variation in net profit and loss.

A Note About URI Sports Rankings

Below we summarize the data we have for each sport at URI data from our Best Schools for a Sport lists, when applicable. In order to place in College Factual’s sports rankings, you have to have more than a good sports team — you need to offer a quality education as well.

Athletic Teams at University of Rhode Island

URI Men’s Baseball

$0 Net Profit/Loss
36 Team Members
Great Graduation Rate

There are 36 players on the URI men’s baseball team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. The head coach is Raphael Cerrato. Men’s baseball is part of Division I as a member of Atlantic 10 Conference. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 977 and a Graduation Success Rate of 91%.

Financially, the URI men’s baseball program generated $1,201,785 in revenue and spent $1,201,785 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.

URI Men’s Basketball

$0 Net Profit/Loss
15 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 15 players on the URI men’s basketball team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Archie Miller. Men’s basketball is part of Division I as a member of Atlantic 10 Conference. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 983 and a Graduation Success Rate of 83%.

On the money side of things, the URI men’s basketball program generated $7,857,206 in revenue and spent $7,857,206 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.

URI Women’s Basketball

$23,763 Net Profit/Loss
13 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

There are 13 players on the URI women’s basketball team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Colleen Mullen. Women’s basketball plays in Division I as a member of Atlantic 10 Conference. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 984 and a Graduation Success Rate of 88%.

When it comes to the budget, the URI women’s basketball program generated $3,770,428 in revenue and paid out $3,746,665 in expenses. That works out to a net profit of $23,763.

URI Men’s Football

$0 Net Profit/Loss
100 Team Members
Great Graduation Rate

There are 100 players on the URI men’s football team, led by 1 head coach and 15 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Jim Fleming. Men’s football is part of FCS as a member of Coastal Athletic Association. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 963 and a Graduation Success Rate of 95%.

When it comes to the budget, the URI men’s football program generated $6,882,246 in revenue and spent $6,882,246 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.

URI Men’s Golf

$69,853 Net Profit/Loss
9 Team Members
Great Graduation Rate

There are 9 players on the URI men’s golf team, led by 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach. The head coach is Gregory S. Burke. Men’s golf plays in Division I as a member of Atlantic 10 Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 973 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

On the money side of things, the URI men’s golf program brought in $658,100 in revenue and paid out $588,247 in expenses. This means the program turned a profit of $69,853.

URI Women’s Lacrosse

$32,331 Net Profit/Loss
32 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

There are 32 athletes on the URI women’s lacrosse team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. The head coach is Jenna Slowey. Women’s lacrosse plays in Division I as a member of Atlantic 10 Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 993.

When it comes to the budget, the URI women’s lacrosse program made $942,669 in revenue and paid out $910,338 in expenses. In other words, the program netted $32,331.

URI Women’s Rowing

$0 Net Profit/Loss
49 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The roster lists 49 members of the URI women’s rowing team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The head coach is Shelagh Donohoe. Women’s rowing is part of Division I as a member of Atlantic 10 Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 994 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

When it comes to the budget, the URI women’s rowing program generated $1,802,823 in revenue and spent $1,802,823 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.

URI Men’s Soccer

$0 Net Profit/Loss
27 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The roster lists 27 players on the URI men’s soccer team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Gareth Elliott. Men’s soccer plays in Division I as a member of Atlantic 10 Conference. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 986 and a Graduation Success Rate of 86%.

When it comes to the budget, the URI men’s soccer program brought in $1,131,114 in revenue and paid out $1,131,114 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.

URI Women’s Soccer

$0 Net Profit/Loss
28 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

There are 28 members of the URI women’s soccer team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Megan Jessee. Women’s soccer is part of Division I as a member of Atlantic 10 Conference. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

On the money side of things, the URI women’s soccer program made $1,180,086 in revenue and paid out $1,180,086 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.

URI Women’s Softball

$0 Net Profit/Loss
23 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 23 athletes on the URI women’s softball team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The head coach is Michael Coutts. Women’s softball competes in Division I as a member of Atlantic 10 Conference. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 83%.

When it comes to the budget, the URI women’s softball program generated $1,161,938 in revenue and paid out $1,161,938 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.

URI Women’s Swimming & Diving

$27,836 Net Profit/Loss
31 Team Members

The team has 31 members of the URI women’s swimming & diving team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches.

Financially, the URI women’s swimming & diving program made $857,407 in revenue and spent $829,571 in expenses. This means the program turned a profit of $27,836.

URI Women’s Tennis

$0 Net Profit/Loss
9 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 9 players on the URI women’s tennis team, led by 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach. Leading the team is Jonas Brobeck. Women’s tennis plays in Division I as a member of Atlantic 10 Conference. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 991 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.

Financially, the URI women’s tennis program made $583,359 in revenue and spent $583,359 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.

URI Men’s Track & Field & Cross Country

$10,185 Net Profit/Loss
91 Team Members

The roster lists 91 athletes on the URI men’s track & field & cross country team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches.

Financially, the URI men’s track & field & cross country program generated $1,082,004 in revenue and spent $1,071,819 in expenses. That works out to a net profit of $10,185.

URI Women’s Track & Field & Cross Country

$13,002 Net Profit/Loss
130 Team Members

There are 130 athletes on the URI women’s track & field & cross country team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches.

When it comes to the budget, the URI women’s track & field & cross country program generated $1,373,330 in revenue and paid out $1,360,328 in expenses. In other words, the program netted $13,002.

URI Women’s Volleyball

$0 Net Profit/Loss
16 Team Members
Excellent Graduation Rate

The team has 16 members of the URI women’s volleyball team, led by 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach. The head coach is Ryan Sullivan. Women’s volleyball competes in Division I as a member of Atlantic 10 Conference. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 994 and a Graduation Success Rate of 92%.

When it comes to the budget, the URI women’s volleyball program brought in $979,723 in revenue and spent $979,723 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.

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Notes & References

It’s possible that you may not find your favorite sport on this page, since we only include those sports on which we have data.

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