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University of Rhode Island
(URI)
About
The University of Rhode Island (URI) is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Kingston, Rhode Island, United States. It serves as the state's flagship public research institution and land-grant university of Rhode Island. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". As of 2019, URI enrolled 14,653 undergraduate students, 1,...
The University of Rhode Island (URI) is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Kingston, Rhode Island, United States. It serves as the state's flagship public research institution and land-grant university of Rhode Island. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". As of 2019, URI enrolled 14,653 undergraduate students, 1,982 graduate students, and 1,339 non-degree students, making it the largest university in the state.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 772 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 27 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 15,859
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 3,109
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanography | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 101-150 | - | 2023 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | 68 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =311 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =472 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =517 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =605 | 45.5 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-450 | - | 2024 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Rhode Island?
University of Rhode Island's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =772.
When was University of Rhode Island founded?
University of Rhode Island was founded in 1892.
What are the top subjects at University of Rhode Island?
Top subjects at University of Rhode Island include: Oceanography, Marine and Freshwater Biology, Automation & Control, Earth & Marine Sciences, Ecology.
Where is University of Rhode Island located?
University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, United States.