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University of Rhode Island

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$50,718
Sticker Price
Cost of Attendance
$19,925
Net Price
Cost of Attendance
$22,250
Median Debt
Cost of Attendance

Costs

In-State
Tuition
$15,332
Books & Supplies
$1,250
Room & Board
$13,618
Other
$2,496
Total
$32,696
Out-of-State
Tuition
$33,354
Books & Supplies
$1,250
Room & Board
$13,618
Other
$2,496
Total
$50,718

Since Rhode Island is a public university, there are different costs for in-state students and out-of-state students. The sticker price at Rhode Island is $32,696 for in-state students in RI, and $50,718 for out-of-state students. This sticker price includes costs for tuition, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses.


It’s also important to note that the cost of tuition can vary from year to year and students can expect the cost of tuition to rise over your four years in college. With that said, your financial aid will also be recalculated each year which will take into account any tuition increases.

Tuition Break Program

University of Rhode Island is in a state that participates in the Tuition Break tuition reciprocity program. That means if you are a resident of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont, you may be eligible to receive discounted tuition. Eligibility for this program varies by state and only applies to approved programs, so be sure to check out the Tuition Break website to find out more, as well as getting in touch with University of Rhode Island's financial aid office.

University of Rhode Island Financial Aid

Students who are applying for financial aid at University of Rhode Island need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA).The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, and students should apply as soon as they can! The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.


The FAFSA code for University of Rhode Island is 003414.


If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA, check out our How to Complete the FAFSA Guide.

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Pell Grants at University of Rhode Island

24% of students at University of Rhode Island receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to University of Rhode Island.


You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.

Outside Scholarships

Rhode Island students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources:


University of Rhode Island Financial Aid Resources

If you are looking for more information about financial aid and scholarships at Rhode Island or have questions that are specific to your personal situation, we recommend that you reach out directly to the financial aid office!


Here’s how you can get in touch:


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