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The University was chartered as the state's agricultural school in 1888. The Oliver Watson farm was purchased as a site for the school, and the old farmhouse, now restored, still stands on the campus. The school became the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1892, and the first class of 17 members was graduated two years later.

History

The University was chartered as the state’s agricultural school in 1888. The Oliver Watson farm was purchased as a site for the school, and the old farmhouse, now restored, still stands on the campus. The school became the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1892, and the first class of 17 members was graduated two years later.

Education

Faculty are the heart of any institution of higher learning, and that is particularly true at the University of Rhode Island. We are proud of the distinguished scholars and researchers who make up our faculty and of the excellence and commitment to their students they demonstrate in the classroom, laboratory, and in their role as mentors and advisors.

Research

Our researchers are helping scientists understand the volume of sea ice production and improve climate models of deep ocean currents. Visionary creative thinkers are imagining new ways of experiencing music and the visual arts that encourage inclusion and diversity. Innovators are isolating new molecules from blooms of cyanobacteria for potential use as therapeutics against a wide range of diseases.

Career

The College of Business annual Career Day is a much anticipated tradition at URI. The day provides a tremendous opportunity for business students to convene with alumni and corporate partners to learn about different career paths, understand what you can do with your major, hiring tips, and the current employment climate.

University of Rhode Island Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #772 Ranking
  • 149 Scholarships
  • 1,093 Academic Staff
  • 16,615 Students
  • 498 Students (int'l)
  • 9,471 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

University of Rhode Island Overview

University of Rhode Island Scholarships

University of Rhode Island Scholarships

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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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Education USA
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72000 USD
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
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31 Mar 2027
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30 Apr 2026
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38000 GBP
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16 Sep 2026
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30 Sep 2026
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1000 USD
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University of Rhode Island Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 11% United States
Top 9.9% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Best Global Universities Rankings

772

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 23 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
702 749 772

World University Rankings

801

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
601 801 801

QS World University Rankings

1001

By TopUniversities

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1001 1001 1001

Academic Ranking of World Universities

801

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
- 801 801

Student services

The graduates are powerful and inspirational reminders of the most important outcome of the University’s work: The education of people who are better prepared and empowered to pursue their hopes and aspirations, and to do so with respect, understanding, and appreciation for others.

Housing services

Between the Quad and the athletics complex – with its gymnasiums, athletic fields, tennis courts, and aquatic center – our students learn and live in state-of-the-art, environmentally award-winning academic buildings. About 6,000 undergraduates live in range of student residence halls, and fraternity and sorority houses.

Library services

The Libraries serve the knowledge and information needs of the University community and the general public. You can find information, get research assistance, or study at the Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons in Kingston or at our two branch locations: the College of Continuing Education Library in Providence and the Pell Marine Science Library at the Narragansett Bay Campus.

ICT services

Of course URI is fully networked, with classroom media support services, multi-media development services, and instructional support provided by URI’s office of Information Technology Services (ITS). In our residence halls, students have access to both wired and wireless internet service, and all general-purpose classrooms are equipped with multi-media equipment and wireless support.

Medical services

The Health Services Fee ensures that the facility and staff are available to provide quality care to students in need of health care.  All full-time students are eligible to be seen at Health Services, regardless of their insurance. If their insurance does not cover the provider visit, the student will not be responsible for the office visit charge.

Campus life

Welcome to the URI community. We’re glad you’re here, and we want to help you feel at home. This is the place where you will forge lifelong friendships, learn more about yourself and the world, and build the foundation for the rest of your life.

Sports facilities

URI is a Division I NCAA member and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference for all sports except football, which competes in the Colonial Athletic Association. We also have 17 club teams and a wide range of options for intramural competition.

Student clubs

When it comes to student clubs and organizations, there's something for everyone. You can choose from more than 100 student clubs and organizations listed here. URI encourages everyone to become involved and form lasting friendships.

Accreditation

The University of Rhode Island is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. In addition, certain courses and programs of study have been approved by national accrediting agencies.

University of Rhode Island Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Kingston City

University of Rhode Island Student Reviews & Awards

4.5

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