University of Rhode Island's published cost of attendance is $34,321. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $14,368, low-to-middle-income families pay around $12,923, middle-income families pay about $17,803, middle-to-higher-income families pay approximately $23,394, and higher-income families pay roughly $28,460.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $34,321 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,146 |
| Room and Board | $15,607 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,881 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,440 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,368 |
| $30–48k | $12,923 |
| $48–75k | $17,803 |
| $75–110k | $23,394 |
| $110k+ | $28,460 |
University of Rhode Island's published cost of attendance is $34,321. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $14,368, low-to-middle-income families pay around $12,923, middle-income families pay about $17,803, middle-to-higher-income families pay approximately $23,394, and higher-income families pay roughly $28,460. Azimuth ranks University of Rhode Island #733 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability ranking reflects both the institution's public-tuition structure and the aid available to students across income bands; net prices by income band are medians within those bands, so individual aid packages vary. University of Rhode Island participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, along with state and institutional aid. The institution meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study; families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $73,243, median federal debt of $22,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $251 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of the University of Rhode Island earn a median of $73,243 four years after enrollment, placing the institution in the 74.2nd percentile for median earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,082 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing URI in the 76.3rd percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks URI #307 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 79.3rd percentile overall.
The earnings pattern reflects the university's concentration in Health fields, which account for 14% of graduates. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing is the largest program, with 290 graduates earning a median of $96,020 four years after enrollment. Psychology, General ranks #92 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology, with graduates earning $56,571 — 1.1× the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field. Azimuth ranks Biology, General #18 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 193 graduates earning $80,379.
