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#125 in USA

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  • Estd. 1892
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The University of Rhode Island Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(5 courses)
INR 24 L - 27 LGet Fee Details
Duration12-30 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 105 & Above, GRE, GMAT
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
Duration12 months
Exam AcceptedGMAT, GRE, IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
B.E. / B.Tech(3 courses)
INR 30 L - 32 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above, Duolingo
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Q:   What is University of Rhode Island known for?
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The University of Rhode Island is known for being amongst the oldest institutions in the Rhode Island region.

The institute, founded over 130-years ago is amongst the best higher educational institutions, not just in Rhode Island, but in the country.

It is among an exclusive group of universities to be accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) & offers around 200 courses including 90 majors & over 100 minor ones.

Q:   What does the University of Rhode Island specialize in?
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The institute offers a number of courses across a vast course catalogue that includes: Business Administration, Biology & Biological Science, Criminology, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, Health & Wellness among others.

Listed below are some prominent courses offered by URI:

·      Bachelor's in Accounting

·      B.S in Civil Engineering

·      B.S. in Computer Science

·      B.A in Communication Studies

·      M.S. in Computer Science

·      MBA

Q:   Which is has a higher chance of admissions: University of Rhode Island or Rockford University?
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The University of Rhode Island acceptance rate stands at around 75%, whereas that of Rockford University is 57%. While both institutions are selective at granting admissions, that too to varying degrees, the University of Rhode Island is comparatively easier to secure admissions at than Rockford.

Prospective students must maintain a solid academic record & a professional resume highlighting their achievements to have a decent chance of admissions at either institute.

Q:   Is the University of Rhode Island hard to get into?
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The University of Rhode Island acceptance rate stands at around 75%, suggesting the institute is somewhat selective at granting admissions to students.

Prospective candidates must perform really well in their school & college level education & submit respective applications on-time to have a chance of securing a seat at the institute.

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The University of Rhode Island Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   What rank is University of Rhode Island Kingston?
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The University of Rhode Island ranks among the best institutions in the country. Shiksha Popularity Rankings ranks the institute #102 as part of its the latest country-level rankings.

Further, an unofficial source ranks it #152 as part of its National Universities Rankings 2025, while another ranks it #1001 as part of its the latest World University Rankings.

The university's courses are also ranked very highly by Shiksha, with its BBA program ranking #159, while its MIM program ranks #160 among all higher education US based institutions.

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Answered 9 months ago

The University of Rhode Island can be considered a good institution that offers the ideal environment for students to learn & grow.

The institute secures a rank of #152 as part of the latest rankings of National Universities given by a major ranking platform. The institute also secures a US-wide rank

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Answered 9 months ago

The University of Rhode Island has housed many popular individuals over its near 130-year old history.

It has been home to a number of sportspersons, media personalities, the US Army & the US Government people.

Some popular URI alumni include: Micheal Flynn, John King, Tony Horton, Robert Ballard & Ri

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Answered 9 months ago

The University of Rhode Island campus is considered an engineering marvel offering a plethora of academic & recreational facilities to students.

The institute's campus was ranked the “3rd Most Beautiful Coastal College Campus” in the United States by a prominent campus ranking platform.

The only inst

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Answered 9 months ago

The university does not specify a minimum GPA score as part of its admission requirements, however, as per data curated from an unofficial source, the minimum GPA deemed acceptable for admission at URI is 3.64 on a scale of 4.0.

Students must perform really well in their school & college level academ

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Answered 9 months ago

As per Global University Rankings 2025 given by a popular university ranking platform, the University of Rhode Island secures a rank of #1001-#1200.

The institute also secures a global rank of #801, as part of another unofficial source's Global University Rankings.

The institute secures a global ran

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