University of Rhode Island Admission
Application Fee
$65
Graduate Application Fee
$103
Acceptance Rate
77.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,420
SAT Scores
1,160
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 25,481 students have applied and 19,465 students have allowed to admit to University of Rhode Island (Acceptance rate: 76.39%). URI's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.57 % where 3,420 students have finally enrolled out of 19,465 admitted students.
URI acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Georgia and University of Massachusetts-Amherst, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 65.44%).
URI 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 average (average yield is 26.89%).
How to Apply to University of Rhode Island
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply URI. URI offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://web.uri.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | https://web.uri.edu/enrollment/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://web.uri.edu/ir/netprice-2/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://web.uri.edu/veterans/tuition-residency/ |
| Athletic | https://gorhody.com/sports/2023/1/31/future-rams/ |
| Disability Service | https://web.uri.edu/disability/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at URI 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 University of Rhode Island is 1,160 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Rhode Island is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,299). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Rhode Island | 1,160 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,299 | 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/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Rhode Island, 987 students submitted SAT scores (29% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,160 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 | 530 | 590 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 520 | 580 | 630 |
| Total | 1,050 | 1,170 | 1,270 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Rhode Island, 74 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| English | 22 | 25 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 27 |
URI Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Rhode Island. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| 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 |