How to Apply to University of Rhode Island

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply URI. URI offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionhttps://web.uri.edu/admission
Financial Aidhttps://web.uri.edu/enrollment/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://web.uri.edu/ir/netprice-2/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://web.uri.edu/veterans/
Athletichttps://gorhody.com/sports/2020/6/9/information-compliance-index.aspx
Disability Servicehttps://web.uri.edu/disability/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at URI and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Rhode Island is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Rhode Island is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,297). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
URI SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
University of Rhode Island1,17027
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,29728
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Public, 4-Years Colleges1,11267
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island1,06364

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At University of Rhode Island, 987 students submitted SAT scores (29% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,170 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing530590640
Mathematics520580630
Total1,0501,170 1,270
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Rhode Island, 74 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite252730
English222530
Mathematics212527

URI Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Rhode Island. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to University of Rhode Island
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired