Paying for University of Rhode Island

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$16,408 3.32%	$35,804 4.20%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$17,450 3.51%	$31,952 4.24%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Rhode Island (URI) are $16,408 for Rhode Island residents and $35,804 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

84% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $12,715. It could cover 35.51% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $22,279 for Rhode Island residents and $41,675 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

URI's 4-year tuition is $69,218 for Rhode Island residents and $151,465 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $147,493 for Rhode Island residents and $229,740 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Rhode Island is $16,408 for Rhode Island residents and $35,804 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.32% for Rhode Island residents and increased by 4.20% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of URI is $16,954 for Rhode Island residents and $37,307 for out-of-state students, a 4.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

URI Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$15,880	$34,362	$16,020
2023-2024	$16,408	$35,804	$17,336
Change % 2023-2024	3.32%	4.20%	8.21%
2024-2025	$16,954	$37,307	$18,760

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $17,450 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $31,952. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at URI is $18,063 for Rhode Island residents and $33,307 for out-of-state students , a 4.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

URI Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$16,858	$30,652	$16,020
2023-2024	$17,450	$31,952	$17,336
Change % 2023-2024	3.51%	4.24%	8.21%
2024-2025	$18,063	$33,307	$18,760

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at URI. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $588 for Rhode Island residents and $1,396 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $856 for Rhode Island residents and $1,661 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$566	$1,336
	2023-2024	$588	$1,396
	2024-2025	$611	$1,459
Graduate	2022-2023	$823	$1,590
	2023-2024	$856	$1,661
	2024-2025	$890	$1,735

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,336 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 8.21% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 5.64% compared to the previous year.

The URI's 2024 on-campus COA is $34,994 for state residents and $54,390 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $34,526 for state residents and $53,922 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At URI
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$16,408
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$35,804
Room & Board	$14,900	$12,286
Personal Expenses	$2,436	$4,582
Books & Supplies	$1,250
COA (In-State)	$34,994	$34,526
COA (Out-of-State)	$54,390	$53,922

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at URI?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at URI is $69,218 for Rhode Island residents and $151,465 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

URI 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,759	$17,118	$17,484	$17,858	$69,218
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$36,611	$37,435	$38,278	$39,141	$151,465
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,118	$17,484	$17,858	$18,240	$70,699
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$37,435	$38,278	$39,141	$40,022	$154,877
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,484	$17,858	$18,240	$18,630	$72,211
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,278	$39,141	$40,022	$40,924	$158,365
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,858	$18,240	$18,630	$19,028	$73,756
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,141	$40,022	$40,924	$41,846	$161,932
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,240	$18,630	$19,028	$19,435	$75,334
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,022	$40,924	$41,846	$42,788	$165,580

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $147,493 for Rhode Island residents and $229,740 for out-of-state students.

URI 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$35,730	$36,481	$37,249	$38,034	$147,493
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$55,581	$56,799	$58,044	$59,317	$229,740
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$36,481	$37,249	$38,034	$38,835	$150,599
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$56,799	$58,044	$59,317	$60,618	$234,777
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$37,249	$38,034	$38,835	$39,655	$153,773
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$58,044	$59,317	$60,618	$61,949	$239,927
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$38,034	$38,835	$39,655	$40,492	$157,015
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$59,317	$60,618	$61,949	$63,309	$245,192
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$38,835	$39,655	$40,492	$41,347	$160,329
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$60,618	$61,949	$63,309	$64,700	$250,576

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 84% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $96,633 for Rhode Island residents and $178,880 for out-of-state students.

URI 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$23,015	$23,766	$24,534	$25,319	$96,633
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$42,866	$44,084	$45,329	$46,602	$178,880
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,766	$24,534	$25,319	$26,120	$99,739
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$44,084	$45,329	$46,602	$47,903	$183,917
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,534	$25,319	$26,120	$26,940	$102,913
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$45,329	$46,602	$47,903	$49,234	$189,067
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,319	$26,120	$26,940	$27,777	$106,155
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$46,602	$47,903	$49,234	$50,594	$194,332
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,120	$26,940	$27,777	$28,632	$109,469
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$47,903	$49,234	$50,594	$51,985	$199,716

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Rhode Island	$16,408	$35,804
George Washington University	$64,798
Saint Louis University	$53,244
George Mason University	$13,815	$37,979
Davidson College	$60,050
Saint Joseph's University	$51,340