University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island is one of the two public 4-year colleges in Rhode Island. The campus is located in a suburb, in Kingston.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 18,089 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,171 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,695 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 85%). Every year 66% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Rhode Island's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $12,002, and fees were $1,790. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,252 and $1,790 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students18,089 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate85% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 21 | 212 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 23 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree - other | 1 | 5 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 56 miles radius of University of Rhode Island
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Rhode Island College
25 miles away |
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University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
29 miles away |
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University of Connecticut-Avery Point
30 miles away |
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Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
36 miles away |
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Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical School
43 miles away |
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University of Connecticut
43 miles away |
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Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical School
50 miles away |
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University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester
56 miles away |
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Framingham State University
56 miles away |
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Worcester State University
56 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 7 nursing programs |
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Quinnipiac University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Southern Connecticut State University
offers 5 nursing programs |
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University of Connecticut
offers 9 nursing programs |
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University of Delaware
offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Hartford
offers 1 nursing programs |
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The University of Tampa
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Boston College
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Towson University
offers 4 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1930 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 09/06/1991 - 05/31/2007 |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2016 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Admission
70%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1050 to 1230 |
| ACT | 22 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $65 |
| Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $500/credit | |
| In State Students | $500/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,177/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $706/credit | |
| In State Students | $706/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,401/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $52,965 |
| ADN | 70 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $82,390 |
| BSN | 125 | $62,500 | $62,500 | $147,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $35,300 | $35,300 | $70,050 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of University of Rhode Island's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 24% | $4,544 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $1,249 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $824 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 86% | $9,351 |
| Federal Student Loans | 80% | $5,455 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $14,624 |
$18,739
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,918 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,907 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$19,633 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,723 |
| Over $110,000$25,234 |
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Student Population
15,107
Undergrads
2,982
Graduates
10,321
Women
7,768
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
71% |
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Hispanic |
9% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
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Asian |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Rhode Island state board of nursing.
