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University of Rhode Island Common Data Set 2025-26

RITest policy: Test-optional: SAT or ACT not required, considered if submitted; scores also used for advising and placementCompare with other schoolsAP credit policy

Acceptance rate

74.6%

20,892 of 28,021

Early decision rate

74.3%

Non-ED pool: 74.6%

SAT middle 50%

1090–1310

ACT middle 50%

25–31

Admissions
AppliedC128,021
AdmittedC120,892
EnrolledC13,431
YieldC116.4%
Early decisionC21150 of 202 (74.3%)
Early actionC22Offered, counts not reported
Waitlist
Offered a placeC21,430
Accepted a placeC260
Admitted from waitlistC29
Odds if you stay on the listC215%
Test scores and GPA
Submitted SATC923%
Submitted ACTC91.5%
SAT Reading & Writing (25th–75th)C9550–670
SAT Math (25th–75th)C9520–645
Average high school GPAC123.65
GPA of 4.0C1128%
GPA 3.75–3.99C1115%
GPA 3.50–3.74C1121%
GPA below 3.50C1136%
Cost and financial aid
Tuition, in-stateG1$15,148
Tuition, out-of-stateG1$36,070
Required feesG1$2,328
Food and housingG1$15,070
Need fully met (first-years)H238.2%
Average % of need metH264%
Average need-based packageH2$19,677
Average need-based grantH2$14,829
What admissions looks at
  • Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Academic GPAVery important
  • Standardized test scoresConsidered
  • Application essayVery important
  • Recommendation(s)Very important
  • InterviewNot considered
  • Extracurricular activitiesImportant
  • Talent/abilityConsidered
  • Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
  • First generationConsidered
  • Alumni/ae relationNot considered
  • Geographical residenceConsidered
  • State residencyConsidered
  • Religious affiliation/commitmentNot considered
  • Volunteer workImportant
  • Work experienceImportant
  • Level of applicant's interestConsidered

From item C7.

Outcomes
UndergraduatesB114,466
First-year retentionB2285.2%
4-year graduation rateB—
6-year graduation rateB71.2%
Notes on this filing
  • Early decision figures (202 applied, 150 admitted) are labeled for the Fall 2024 entering class, not Fall 2025.
  • C2/C21-C22: Early action applicant and admit counts are not printed; early action is offered (closing 12/1, notification 12/15).
  • C9 ACT composite 25th percentile is printed as 25, but the hidden form value is 24.5; the printed value was used. Other ACT percentiles show similar small differences (e.g., ACT Math 23 printed vs 22.5 in form data).
  • B22: retention is printed as 85 on the page while the form value is 85.2 (2450/2877 = 85.2%); 85.2 was used.
  • D: Graduation rate 4-year is not printed for the Fall 2019 cohort (only completers count 1793 of 3123 = 57.4% could be derived); left null.
  • H2: pct_need_fully_met computed as line h (869) / line d (2277) for first-time full-time first-year students. pct_with_need_awarded_aid left null because the filing does not print it.
  • G1: Costs are 2026-27 values per the form, but the checkbox indicates final costs not yet available (approximate date 7/1/2026). Tuition is split by residency, so the single tuition field is null.
  • C8A: SAT/ACT marked 'not required, consider if submitted', consistent with the C8F text; C8E latest score date is blank.
  • H2 figures reflect the 2025-2026 estimated year per H1 selection.

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University of Rhode Island admissions FAQ
What is University of Rhode Island's acceptance rate?
University of Rhode Island admitted 20,892 of 28,021 first-year applicants for 2025-26, an acceptance rate of 74.6%, according to its Common Data Set.
What is University of Rhode Island's early decision acceptance rate?
University of Rhode Island admitted 150 of 202 early decision applicants (74.3%) for 2025-26.
What SAT score do you need for University of Rhode Island?
The middle 50% of University of Rhode Island's enrolled first-years scored 1090–1310 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT.
How many students get off University of Rhode Island's waitlist?
University of Rhode Island offered 1,430 students a waitlist spot and admitted 9 from it (15% of those who stayed on).
How much does University of Rhode Island cost?
Tuition is $15,148 in-state, plus $15,070 for food and housing, before aid. The average need-based grant is $14,829.
What is University of Rhode Island's graduation rate?
71.2% of students graduate within six years.

Source: University of Rhode Island Common Data Set 2025-26 . “—” means the college left the item blank.

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