Applying to RIC

Acceptance RateSAT Median
80.99% 1,010
Rhode Island College's acceptance rate is 80.99% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 4,988 students applied and 4,040 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into RIC.
RIC's acceptance rate places 9th out of 11 Rhode Island colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,010 at RIC. RIC's SAT score ranks 9th out of 9 Rhode Island colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to RIC, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Rhode Island College is 80.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.00%. 1,652 men and 3,329 women applied to RIC and 1,289 men and 2,763 women students were accepted.
Among them, 271 men and 553 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at RIC.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at RIC
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants4,9881,6523,32900
Admitted4,0401,2892,76300
Enrolled80827155300
Acceptance Rate 80.99%78.03%83.00%--
Yield 20.00%21.02%20.01%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Rhode Island College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 90 students (11% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores
The median SAT score is 1,010 with 510 SAT EBRW and 500 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25th percentile is 440. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 560 and 25th percentile is 420 .
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at RIC
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total86010101160
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing440510600
SAT Math420500560
ACT Composite000
ACT Math000
ACT English000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at RIC. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Rhode Island College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
RIC Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Rhode Island College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to RIC.
Admission Information for Applying to RIC
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationwww.ric.edu/admissions-financial-aid
Online Applicationhttps://www.commonapp.org/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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