University of Rhode Island

College of Nursing

University of Rhode Island is a Public institution with a campus in Kingston, Rhode Island. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing. The Kingston, Rhode Island campus for University of Rhode Island is located in a Suburb setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 17,473. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $15,880, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $34,362 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • RN to Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
  • Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Postgraduate Certificate)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (Postgraduate Certificate)
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Postgraduate Certificate)

Visit the University of Rhode Island website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Rhode Island periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Rhode Island will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:17,473
Student-to-faculty ratio:17-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$15,880
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$34,362
Room and board:$13,584
Percent on financial aid:98%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:76%
SAT Reading Writing range:530-640
SAT Math range:520-630
ACT Composite range:25-30
ACT English range:22-30
ACT Math range:21-27

Student Profile

Male 42%
Female 58%
Full-Time 84%
Part-Time 16%
Undergraduate 85%
Graduate 15%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

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Map showing the location of University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island

  • Address: 35 Campus Avenue, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881
  • Phone Number: 401-874-1000

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Last updated: May 26, 2024

Nursing Schools in Rhode Island

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