Rhode Island College

It is moderately difficult to get into Rhode Island College. Rhode Island College admitted 88% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 3,921 applications received in 2023, 3,432 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to Rhode Island College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 3/15 and the fee for the application costs $50.

Rhode Island College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Rhode Island College's admissions stats.

Rhode Island College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	13%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	15%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	0%
Waitlist	No

Rhode Island College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Rhode Island College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	3 15	–

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Considering Applying Early to Rhode Island College?

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Rhode Island College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Rhode Island College Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Rhode Island College?

Rhode Island College is a moderately difficult school to get into. Rhode Island College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Rhode Island College accepted 88% of all applicants, around 3,432 from 3,921 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Rhode Island College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Rhode Island College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Rhode Island College

Rhode Island College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Rhode Island College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Rhode Island College

What does Rhode Island College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Rhode Island College for more information on admission factors.

Rhode Island College Application Requirements

To apply to Rhode Island College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Rhode Island College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	3	–	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	1 letter from a guidance counselor
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Rhode Island College?

Rhode Island College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 58% submitted a class rank. At Rhode Island College 13% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 39% were in the top 25% and 70% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Rhode Island College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Rhode Island College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Rhode Island College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 15% of Rhode Island College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 0% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Rhode Island College students scored 540 or higher and 75% of students scored 450 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Rhode Island College students scored 570 or higher, and 75% scored a 450 or higher.

More Information on Transferring to Rhode Island College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Rhode Island College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Rhode Island College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Rhode Island College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Rhode Island College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Rhode Island College.

Does Rhode Island College accept transfer credits?

✅ Rhode Island College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Rhode Island College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Rhode Island College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Rhode Island College does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Rhode Island College?

❌ No, Rhode Island College is test optional, so you can decide whether to include your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Rhode Island College's acceptance rate?

✅ Rhode Island College has an acceptance rate of 88%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Rhode Island College?

❌ Rhode Island College does not offer early decision.

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