Rhode Island: University of Rhode Island
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- Public colleges considered in Rhode Island: 2
- University of Rhode Island statistics
- 40-year net present value: $1,098,000
- 10-year net present value: $107,000
- Graduation rate: 64%
- Median debt: $18,500
The biggest four-year university in the nation's smallest state is the University of Rhode Island, with an enrollment of more than 14,000 undergraduate students. The Kingston-based institution has more than 90 majors and is known for its marine biology program. Other preferred fields of study include nursing and communications.
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