University of Rhode Island Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
NaN%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Rhode Island has a diverse student body with 28% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
71.6%(12,330)
Hispanic
11.5%(1,986)
African American
5.5%(941)
Asian
3.6%(615)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(35)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(11)
Two or More Races
3.3%(560)
Unknown
4.3%(735)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment20,653
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

University of Rhode Island offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Rhode Island has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.4%(7,768)
Women
55.5%(9,725)
Other
0.1%(17.5)

Gender Statistics

Men7,768

38% of total enrollment

Women9,725

47% of total enrollment

Other17.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Rhode Island serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 68% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
5.5%(804)
18-19
41.2%(6,039)
20-21
40.1%(5,886)
22-24
10.0%(1,462)
25+
3.3%(479)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.2%(5)
20-21
8.2%(219)
22-24
31.4%(842)
25+
60.2%(1,615)

Age Diversity Insights

68%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Rhode Island attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(26)

Regional Representation

International26

NaN% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age