About Us
We are Rhode Island’s home for computing and statistics, a department where students work side by side with faculty on research and real-world problems, from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity.
750+Students
#46Ranked for graduating women in computer science and engineering
25Tenure-track and teaching faculty
Established 1967
First in New England
URI founded the first formal computer science department in New England. The M.S. in computer science was approved in 1968 and statistics followed a year later; the first degrees were conferred in 1970, the undergraduate program launched in 1975, and the first Ph.D. was awarded in 1982.
Our programs
| Field | Degrees offered |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. |
| Data Science | B.A., B.S. |
| Statistics | M.S., Ph.D. |
| Cybersecurity | Minor, Graduate Certificate, Professional M.S. |
| Digital Forensics | Minor, Graduate Certificate |
Research for everyone
Our faculty lead research across computer science and statistics, and students at every level are welcome in the lab. Undergraduate research is a hallmark of the department.