How this school serves students from different economic backgrounds, including Pell students, first-generation pathways, and long-term mobility outcomes.
University of Rhode Island admits approximately 72.2% of applicants. The middle range of SAT scores for admitted students falls between 1,020 and 1,280, while ACT scores typically range from 28 to 28. Among enrolled undergraduates, 21.8% receive Pell Grants and 26.3% are first-generation college students. Transfer enrollment represents 17.9% of the student body. Azimuth ranks University of Rhode Island #477 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a substantial share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students on a public campus with broad admission reach. The first-year retention rate stands at 83.6%, and the six-year graduation rate is 73.3%, with 65.5% of Pell-eligible students completing within the same window. Azimuth ranks University of Rhode Island #223 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. Low-income graduates earn a median of $47,600 on a historical ten-year Scorecard measure, placing this cohort in the 70.6 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. The mobility ranking reflects the combination of broad access — nearly one-third of undergraduates qualify for Pell Grants — and measurable upward economic outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds. University of Rhode Island's health-focused program portfolio, including nursing and allied health fields, aligns with stable, in-demand career pathways that support consistent earnings for graduates across income levels.
University of Rhode Island admits approximately 72.2% of applicants. The middle range of SAT scores for admitted students falls between 1,020 and 1,280, while ACT scores typically range from 28 to 28. Among enrolled undergraduates, 21.8% receive Pell Grants and 26.3% are first-generation college students. Transfer enrollment represents 17.9% of the student body. Azimuth ranks University of Rhode Island #477 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a substantial share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students on a public campus with broad admission reach. The first-year retention rate stands at 83.6%, and the six-year graduation rate is 73.3%, with 65.5% of Pell-eligible students completing within the same window. Azimuth ranks University of Rhode Island #223 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. Low-income graduates earn a median of $47,600 on a historical ten-year Scorecard measure, placing this cohort in the 70.6 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. The mobility ranking reflects the combination of broad access — nearly one-third of undergraduates qualify for Pell Grants — and measurable upward economic outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds. University of Rhode Island's health-focused program portfolio, including nursing and allied health fields, aligns with stable, in-demand career pathways that support consistent earnings for graduates across income levels.
University of Rhode Island admits approximately 72.2% of applicants. The middle range of SAT scores for admitted students falls between 1,020 and 1,280, while ACT scores typically range from 28 to 28. Among enrolled undergraduates, 21.8% receive Pell Grants and 26.3% are first-generation college students. Transfer enrollment represents 17.9% of the student body. Azimuth ranks University of Rhode Island #477 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a substantial share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students on a public campus with broad admission reach. The first-year retention rate stands at 83.6%, and the six-year graduation rate is 73.3%, with 65.5% of Pell-eligible students completing within the same window. Azimuth ranks University of Rhode Island #223 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. Low-income graduates earn a median of $47,600 on a historical ten-year Scorecard measure, placing this cohort in the 70.6 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. The mobility ranking reflects the combination of broad access — nearly one-third of undergraduates qualify for Pell Grants — and measurable upward economic outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds. University of Rhode Island's health-focused program portfolio, including nursing and allied health fields, aligns with stable, in-demand career pathways that support consistent earnings for graduates across income levels.
