Verified College DataA Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with high research activityNCAA Division I

University of Rhode Island URI

Kingston, RI, United States

76% admit rate70% graduationpublic

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A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with high research activity

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University of Rhode Island URI — CollegesRef college guide

Students researching URI acceptance rate (2026) use CollegesRef to compare verified admissions, cost, and outcome data for University of Rhode Island URI. Location: Kingston, RI. University of Rhode Island URI: acceptance rate 76%, tuition $43,982, grad rate 70%. Verified IPEDS & College Scorecard data — editorial review separate from facts.

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