Rhode Island College Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
80.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
674
SAT Scores
1,010
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,921 students have applied and 3,432 students have allowed to admit to Rhode Island College (Acceptance rate: 87.53%). RIC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.64 % where 674 students have finally enrolled out of 3,432 admitted students.
RIC acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bryant University and Johnson & Wales University-Providence, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 56.18%).
RIC enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 29.65%).
How to Apply to Rhode Island College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply RIC. RIC offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.ric.edu/admissions-financial-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | www.ric.edu/department-directory/office-financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.ric.edu/department-directory/office-financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.ric.edu/department-directory/military-resource-center/veteran-resources |
| Disability Service | www.ric.edu/department-directory/disability-services-center |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at RIC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Rhode Island College is 1,010. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Rhode Island College is lower than the schools (average score is 1,278). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island College | 1,010 | 0 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,278 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island | 1,063 | 64 |
SAT Score by Subject
At Rhode Island College, 103 students submitted SAT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,010 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 500 | 570 |
| Mathematics | 420 | 490 | 540 |
| Total | 870 | 990 | 1,110 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
RIC Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Rhode Island College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |