University of Rhode Island
- Public
- Research university
University of Rhode Island: international tuition 37,350 USD per year, one-year total cost 61,483 USD, acceptance rate 72.2%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 105.
A Vietnamese applicant is an international student under URI's definition and may be eligible for merit scholarships based on academic achievement. URI does not offer need-based financial aid to international students.
Getting in. The school admits 74.6% of applicants (20,892 of 28,021). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 520–650, Math 500–630. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 61,483 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. Health insurance is 3,512 USD a year. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 126 international students got financial aid, 26,565 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/2. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Rhode Island?
International tuition is 37,350 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 61,483 USD.
Does University of Rhode Island offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. A Vietnamese applicant is an international student under URI's definition and may be eligible for merit scholarships based on academic achievement. URI does not offer need-based financial aid to international students.
What English scores does University of Rhode Island require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Rhode Island?
The acceptance rate is 72.2%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerUnclear
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifei
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Tuition and cost for a year
What a year costs
This is the one-year tuition for the Out-of-State/International group, which includes international students, for 2026-27, before any scholarships or financial aid.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iUnclear
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iUnclear
Scholarships at this school
International Merit ScholarshipsIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page confirms merit scholarships generally for international students, but it does not identify a specific scholarship named “International Merit Scholarships.”
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- SATACTOptional
- English proficiencyRequired
- Counselor recommendationiRequired
- Proof of fundsiRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Deadlines
- Early Decision application deadline (first-year international) (ED)Applicationabout16days
- Early Action application deadline (first-year international) (EA)Application+46 days
- Fall semester (September) application deadline, first-year international (RD)Application+108 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Extracurricular activitiesImportant
- Volunteer workImportant
- Work experienceImportant
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- Character / personal qualitiesConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Geographical residenceConsidered
- State residencyConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
Credit for exams
Only IB Higher Level exams scored 5–7 may earn credit; Standard Level exams do not.
Scores that count1234567A-Level grades A, B or C (or 4 to 9 on the new scale) may earn credit; AS courses do not.
Scores that countfrom CSome AP subjects may receive credit with scores of 3–5; recognition depends on the department.
Scores that count12345
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data