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University of Rhode Island
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Rhode Island
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Kingston, RI
  • 2,412 reviews
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    University of Rhode Island Academics

    Rhode Island Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    69%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    86%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    53%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $7,000
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      42%
    • 20-39
      43%
    • 40-99
      11%
    • 100+
      5%

    Most Popular Majors

    • Nursing
      376 Graduates
    • Psychology
      234 Graduates
    • Communications
      215 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      142 Graduates
    • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
      120 Graduates
    • Human Development
      115 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      112 Graduates
    • Biology
      97 Graduates
    • Economics
      95 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      95 Graduates
    96%
    of students say they attend class. 76 responses

    Rhode Island Professors

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    Female Professors
    51%
    Male Professors
    49%
    Average Professor Salary
    $122,460
    Poll
    39%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions. 76 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      3%
    • Asian American
      11%
    • Hispanic
      3%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      6%
    • Multiracial
      0%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      0%
    • White
      76%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    87%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach. 151 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students say professors care about their students' success. 151 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand. 151 responses
    Poll
    77%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed. 151 responses
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