University of Rhode Island
Founded in 1892, the University of Rhode Island is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Kingston (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Rhode Island. This institution also has a branch campus in Providence. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, University of Rhode Island (URI) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Rhode Island (URI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 131-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. URI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.