Big Thinking
The University of Rhode Island is a diverse and dynamic community whose members are connected by a common quest for knowledge.
As a major research university defined by innovation and big thinking, URI offers its undergraduate, graduate, and professional students distinctive educational opportunities designed to meet the global challenges of today’s world and the rapidly evolving needs of tomorrow. That’s why we’re here.
320
Buildings on four
campuses
18.6%
Tenured faculty identify as
people of color
76
Nations represented in our student body
52%
Students are RI
residents
The Facts
The University of Rhode Island is an active, welcoming community. Take a look at this snapshot of who we are.
Visit URI
Come to see us! Learn about our academic programs and tour our beautiful, historic campus.
University Leadership
Meet the URI leadership and learn about their vision for the ongoing growth and success of the University.
Quadcams
Use URI’s Quadcams to see what’s going on at our Kingston and Narragansett Bay campuses.
History
Grounded in a rich and proud history, URI‘s Kingston campus core is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Location
You are always close to a beach in Rhode Island, and when the city calls, Boston and New York are a drive away.
Contact Us
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