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The University of Rhode Island, also known as URI, is the principal public research university located in the State of Rhode Island. It was founded in 1892. The main campus is situated in Kingston, Rhode Island. In 2008, U.S. News and World Report ranked URI in its list of best colleges and gave it a selective rating. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
URI’s official mascot is named Rhody the Ram. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Rams.
URI is found in Kingston, RI. Kingston is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at URI.
The school is known for its programs in media, conservation and resource management, and construction trades.
Admission to URI is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 580.
URI has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 15,650 in 2007-2008 at URI.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. URI values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Rhode Island is the StateÆs public learner-centered research university. We are a community joined in a common quest for knowledge. The University is committed to enriching the lives of its students through its land, sea, and urban grant traditions. URI is the only public institution in Rhode Island offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students the distinctive educational opportunities of a major research university. Our undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, research, and outreach serve Rhode Island and beyond. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are united in one common purpose: to learn and lead together. Embracing Rhode Island Æs heritage of independent thought, we value:
* Creativity and Scholarship
* Diversity, Fairness, and Respect
* Engaged Learning and Civic Involvement
* Intellectual and Ethical Leadership"
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 02881
General Phone: (401) 874-1000
http://www.uri.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 457 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, international business, apparel marketing, MIS, business, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 429 | English, library science, political science, history, economics, sociology, German language, Spanish language, ... |
| Media | 232 | communication studies, journalism, public relations |
| Education and Teaching | 232 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, education, secondary teaching, music teaching |
| Engineering | 226 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, ocean engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, various engineering courses |
| Therapy and Counseling | 192 | psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy, clinical psychology, experimental psychology, school psychology |
| Science | 186 | zoology, chemistry, marine biology, microbiology, biology, oceanography, physics, geology, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 158 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Family and Social Work | 152 | family studies, public administration, public policy analysis, food and nutrition |
| Medicine | 95 | pharmacy, pharmaceutics and drug design, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacy administration |
| Construction Trades | 77 | apparel and textiles |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 55 | wildlife management, environmental studies, conservation, fisheries sciences, natural resources management, wetlands management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 47 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Medical Support and Technology | 47 | clinical lab tech, speech pathology, audiology, dental hygienist |
| Fine Arts | 45 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 40 | dietitian |
| Animal Science and Care | 39 | animal science |
| Mathematics | 33 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 23 | horticultural business, plant sciences |
| Architecture and Planning | 19 | landscape architecture, urban planning |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 19 | drama |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 14 | cinematography |
| Music | 12 | music, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Medical Administration | 2 | health care administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | criminology |
Number of programs and degrees for URI in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,201 | 85 |
| Master's degree | 481 | 51 |
| First-professional degree | 87 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 68 | 32 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, URI had a total enrollment of 15,650 students (13,922 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 49% |
| Massachusetts | 14% |
| New Jersey | 11% |
| New York | 10% |
| Connecticut | 9% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
URI offers campus housing for 5,393 of its 13,922 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kingston, Rhode Island for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Rhode Island Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,656 | 12,853 | 82% | 3,044 | 24% |
| Men | 6,244 | 4,985 | 80% | 1,323 | 27% |
| Women | 9,412 | 7,868 | 84% | 1,721 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,678 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,776 |
| Room and board | $ 9,342 |
| Room charge | $ 6,364 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,510 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,548 |
Financial Aid:
URI participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 341400)
URI has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 300 | 170 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 55 | 71 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 53 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 31 | $121,825 | 11 | $116,057 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $87,279 | 9 | $85,781 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $70,142 | 14 | $73,266 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 45 | $108,031 | 34 | $90,423 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 204 | $103,699 | 70 | $96,825 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 57 | $79,660 | 65 | $69,719 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 48 | $69,443 | 68 | $63,373 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $53,984 | 5 | $53,193 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 27 | $43,568 | 39 | $43,615 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 339 | $89,578 | 247 | $71,197 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 160 | 157 | 317 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Track | 15 | 27 | 42 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 36 | 119 | 155 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Ocean Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
Plant Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Pharmacy Administration/Policy/Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Aquatic Biology/Limnology
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Conservation Biology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Microbiology, General
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Communication Disorders, General
Experimental Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets URI Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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