BS Textile Marketing at University of Rhode Island

Programme overview

The Textile Marketing program is the only accredited program of its kind in the United States. It combines a major in textiles with courses that meet the degree requirements in the College of Business Administration. Textile Marketing graduates develop a knowledge of the market research, product development, and sales functions of corporations producing fibers, yarns, fabrics and apparel, and for interiors and industrial customers.

Faculty: College of Business | 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: For review at the end of freshmen year: Complete 27 units and have an overall GPA of at least 3.00; complete (1) CSC 101 or BUS 110 and (2) MTH 131 or BUS 111, each with a grade of at least B For review during sophomore year: Complete 42 units and have an overall GPA of at least 2.40; complete the following courses with a gpa of at least 2.40 for this set of courses: CSC 101 or BUS 110, MTH 131 or BUS 111, STA 308 or BUS 210, BUS 201, and ECN 201

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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