Founded in 1892, University of Rhode Island is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small town of Kingston (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Rhode Island. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Providence. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, University of Rhode Island (URI) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Rhode Island (URI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 127 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.