University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island · Public
University of Rhode Island admitted 75% of 28,021 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1090–1310 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 70% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Rhode Island
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Application deadlines
University of Rhode Island’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application fee is $65, and University of Rhode Island accepts the Common App fee waiver. University of Rhode Island asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Rhode Island’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 74% (150 of 202), compared with 75% for all applicants.
University of Rhode Island offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
1,430 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 60 took it, and 9 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How University of Rhode Island rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
Important
- Activities
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.65 GPA. 19% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $34,994 in-state and $54,390 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $20,964 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is University of Rhode Island’s acceptance rate?
University of Rhode Island admitted 75% of applicants: 20,892 of 28,021 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of Rhode Island’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for University of Rhode Island?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1090 to 1310, with a median around 1210. A score at or above 1210 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Rhode Island’s application fee?
The application fee is $65 for 2026–27, and University of Rhode Island accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does University of Rhode Island require?
Besides the application and transcript, University of Rhode Island asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Does University of Rhode Island have supplemental essays?
No. University of Rhode Island has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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