Published cost of attendance is $34,321. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,368, middle-income families pay around $17,803, higher-income families pay approximately $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 |
Published cost of attendance is $34,321. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,368, middle-income families pay around $17,803, higher-income families pay approximately $28,460. Azimuth ranks University of Rhode Island #733 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 48.6 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,250; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $73,243, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $251 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
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.
