Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island · Public
Rhode Island College admitted 86% of 5,682 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 860–1160 in the middle half. Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 46% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Rhode Island College
Enter a score to see whether Rhode Island College is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It doesn’t look at test scores, so this uses the admit rate (86%) alone.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.
Application deadlines
Rhode Island College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $50, and Rhode Island College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Rhode Island College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Rhode Island College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Rhode Island College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Character
Considered
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Legacy
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.19 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $27,345 in-state and $42,878 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $11,549 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Rhode Island College’s acceptance rate?
Rhode Island College admitted 86% of applicants: 4,862 of 5,682 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Rhode Island College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Rhode Island College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 860 to 1160, with a median around 1010. A score at or above 1010 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Rhode Island College’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Rhode Island College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Rhode Island College have supplemental essays?
No. Rhode Island College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
Not sure which colleges fit?
A Clarity Prep mentor builds a balanced list with your student and checks in every week until it’s done.
Writing your essay? Get a free college essay review.