University of Rhode Island Reviews

  • 44 Reviews
  • Kingston (RI)
  • Annual Tuition: $34,362
95% of 44 students said this degree improved their career prospects
95% of 44 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Dmo
  • Reviewed: 8/10/2015
  • Degree: Biology
"The University of Rhode Island is a great place to spend your 4 years after high school. The campus is beautiful, and renovations are frequent. The University has a wide range of majors, and caring faculty.Campus is close to many of Rhode Island's nicest beaches, close to Providence and city life, and about an hour from Boston."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 8/4/2015
  • Degree: English
"Loved the program! Insightful professors and innovative courses"
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 8/4/2015
  • Degree: Political Science
"Large school with a small school mentality. Beautiful campus with lots to do and great groups to join. The school really has something for everyone."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 8/4/2015
  • Degree: Environmental Science
"The school was great. Large school with some big classes, but you don't feel like a number."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 8/4/2015
  • Degree: English
"Loved the program! Insightful professors and innovative courses"
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 8/4/2015
  • Degree: Political Science
"Large school with a small school mentality. Beautiful campus with lots to do and great groups to join. The school really has something for everyone."
Kayla Mahoney
  • Reviewed: 4/27/2015
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"I feel well prepared to enter the job market upon graduation. The experience and expertise of the faculty and staff is a great value for a state institution."
Desiree Santaniello
  • Reviewed: 4/4/2015
  • Degree: Physical Therapy
"At URI DPT we have a very small class size of 30, which is extremely beneficial to gain access to professors for help. The three year program also has a cadaver lab for the benefit of hands on learning. The academics are accelerated into two years and the third year is a clinical rotation year, showing benefit from all post graduates. However, the program is terribly hard to be accepted to."
Diana Marshall
  • Reviewed: 1/28/2015
  • Degree: Educational Leadership
"This program is a shared program with Rhode Island College. Part of what makes this program unique is access to faculty and courses at both schools. The PhD in Education faculty continually revise the curriculum and requirements to meet the needs of students."
AG
  • Reviewed: 8/12/2014
  • Degree: Engineering
"I loved attending URI for the location and the atmosphere. Many of my classes were challenging and interesting, but many others felt pointless. I know many schools have set general electives that students have to take, but instead of making a well rounded student, I think they just take time away from the classes that count more towards the degree and are more important to the major. I would say about 65% of my professors were excellent at teaching and very helpful. They were always open to help if I was struggling in a subject, and usually pretty understanding if I was faced with some sort of problems that led to me missing an assignment or having to retake a quiz or exam at another time. I was actually a part of the International Engineering Program. I was able to receive 2 degrees in just 5 years while traveling abroad during my 4th year. I found it extremely rewarding although at times the program was a bit unorganized. I found that if I was persistent and paid close attention to my schedules and forms that were due, that I was very successful. I would definitely recommend URI to others, but only if you are in state, have someone helping you pay, or are ready to take out major college loans. That was probably the worst part of the entire college experience. There are many job fair at and around URI which was very helpful when searching for a job. I ended up getting a job offer before I even graduated!"
Erin Johnson
  • Reviewed: 7/11/2014
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"The Doctor of Pharmacy graduate program at URI is very competitive and demanding. The workload is very heavy so you need to be driven and motivated to be able to keep up. The professors at the school are always there to help and most of them are willing to help as well. (There are always those few teachers that are jerks and talk to you like you are dumb, but don't worry.. they are just geniuses!) A lot of the teachers are foreign so they have accents that can be very difficult to understand, but after the first year you get used to it. Be prepared to feel like you are in high school again, having to work 2-3 jobs and be involved with all these organizations and clubs to be able to beef up your resume and be just as competitive as all the other students. It can get a little stressful/overwhelming but just be able to look to your peers for moral support because they are going through the same thing. The campus is beautiful besides the overwhelming construction that has been happening the past few years. The internet on campus is pretty awful as well as the parking situation on campus. Financial Aid/Enrollment services tend to be pretty rude and very unhelpful unless you find one of their nicer women who try the best they can. If you live off-campus I would recommend staying away from the Narragansett Beach/Scarborough Beach shoreline as that is where all the rowdy students live and have all the parties. Although it is hard to resist that area since it is really so beautiful. The bars are all down by the coastline as well so I would avoid staying in that area as well (near Bonvue and Charlie O's). Considering all the houses are beach houses (for the most part), they come full-furnished for a very reasonable price considering the location and what is included.The only thing that tends to get a little pricey is paying for oil/heating since they are beach houses the insulation is not always the greatest so it can get pretty cold in the houses and can cause you to turn the heat up pretty high since it escapes so quickly. All in all it's a great place to go to school!"
Munirat Adebimpe
  • Reviewed: 5/21/2014
  • Degree: Human Services
"My graduate program was rigorous and meaningful. My program provided me with the opportunity to evolve as a practitioner. Additionally, I was able to secure a GA position which paid for my tuition and fees. Additionally, I received a monthly living stipend which helped a significant amount. Overall, my program, which was extremely practitioner based and prepared me to be to the best practitioner. The cons to this program is that it is not research intensive, which is both a good and a bad thing. If you plan to pursue your PhD upon completion it is in your best interest to take additional research courses outside of this program."
Justin Nicoll
  • Reviewed: 5/15/2014
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Excellent program, Highly recommended. Excellent faculty and staff. The program more than adequately prepared me for a doctoral program."
Brendan Ferrari
  • Reviewed: 4/25/2014
  • Degree: Music
"I felt my professors were sincerely interested in my success. The curriculum has prepared me very well for both doctoral study in music education and for application in my own classroom. My only concern was that the department chair seemed like he was always too busy for me because of other commitments."
Terri Breeden
  • Reviewed: 2/10/2014
  • Degree: Environmental Science
"The school is relatively small and the professors are very helpful and give you the attention you need. For graduate programs there is little if any financial aid available or offered."
Jonathan Kelly
  • Reviewed: 1/6/2014
  • Degree: Reading & Literacy Education
"I have already received a Master's Degree from the University of Connecticut for Secondary Education. The experience at the University of Rhode Island I have had so far has really been a comfort. The ease of accessibility to professors, whether in person, email, or Skype, has proven that the dedication of the faculty is second to none. There is a willingness to help and make sure the material is understood and implemented properly that kept me involved in the program, no matter how difficult the workload might be. The amount of work can be daunting, even for one course a semester, but the work is done for a reason and I feel that I will be ready for a real work experience because of the confidence and assistance from the educators at the University of Rhode Island!"
Gabriella Cortes
  • Reviewed: 8/6/2013
  • Degree: Counseling
"My program is very hands on in a way that I did not see other schools' programs. The faculty and staff are very supportive, however there are no opportunities for assistantships or direct financial aid for the students in my graduate program. The group of students is tight-knit and the courses all work well to form a great foundation for an aspiring therapist."
Jennifer Daly
  • Reviewed: 7/11/2013
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"The faculty and fellow students in this program are its greatest assets. Faculty members possess a wealth of knowledge in their respective areas of expertise and all are active in research. Faculty are willing and eager to support students in academic and professional endeavors, and the same can be said for students in the program. Overall, the department provides a stimulating and supportive environment for its graduate students."
Shannon McConnell
  • Reviewed: 4/30/2013
  • Degree: Physical Therapy
"The are many pro to the physical therapy program at URI. These include the cost as well as the class size. With approximately 33 students per class, the ratio of teacher to students is very good. They also go out of their way to assist in setting up appropriate interships that will add in our exposure in the field. Really the only con I have come across so far is there is little guidence in finding financial aid, including scholoships and grants. I hae had to do much research on my own and I have had to present the oportunites to my deptartment to ask to be nominated."
Johanna Tower
  • Reviewed: 4/20/2013
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"Great program...lots of one on one interaction with faculty. Excellent connections with local museums and institutions."