BS Nursing at University of Rhode Island

Programme overview

The B.S. program in nursing prepares you to become a professional nurse, eligible to take the State Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN). You will be eligible for an entry level position in medical, surgical, geriatric, maternity, pediatric, psychiatric-mental health or community nursing in a variety of settings: hospitals, home health care, clinics, community health agencies, hospices or the armed services.

Faculty: College of Nursing | Study mode: full-time | Location: Kingston, RI, United States

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Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Rhode Island at the university level and applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): a Common Application with official transcripts showing 18 units of college-preparatory coursework; standardized test scores are not required. Some majors set additional requirements for entering the major after admission. Entry into the major: Complete an overall GPA of at least 3.00 Complete BIO 220,221, 222,223; CHM 103 and 124; NUR 100; WRT 104 or 106 and earn a grade of at least C in each course Complete URI 101 Major Entry Requirements – Effective Fall 2026 Complete an overall GPA of at least a 3.00 Complete BIO 220, 221, 222, 223; CHM 103, CMB 201, NUR 100 and earn a grade of at least a C in each course Complete URI 101

Domestic applicants: USD 15,684 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate full-time (12-19 credits) annual tuition, In state rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme differential charg Source

International applicants: USD 37,350 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate full-time (12-19 credits) annual tuition, Out of state (non-resident) rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme Source

First-year entry terms: Fall (September start) and Spring (January start). URI is a test-optional institution; SAT or ACT scores are optional.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision November 1; Early Action December 1; Regular Decision for Fall February 1; Regular Decision for Spring December 15 (domestic) or December 1 (international). Transfer: Fall July 31; priority Spring December 15. FAFSA March 1.

First-year applicants apply on the Common App; the application fee is $65 or a fee waiver.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.commonapp.org/Login?ma=376&tref=program-finder

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