University of Rhode Island Admission
Acceptance Rate
72.16%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.38%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,995
SAT Scores
1,160
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 26,987 students have applied and 19,475 students have allowed to admit to University of Rhode Island (Acceptance rate: 72.16%). URI's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.38 % where 2,995 students have finally enrolled out of 19,475 admitted students.
URI acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Georgia and University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 68.54%).
URI enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 26.46%).
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 .
| Admission | https://web.uri.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | https://web.uri.edu/enrollment/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://web.uri.edu/ir/netprice-2/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://web.uri.edu/veterans/tuition-residency/ |
| Athletic | https://gorhody.com/sports/2023/1/31/future-rams/ |
| Disability Service | https://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.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Rhode Island is 1,160. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Rhode Island is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,272). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Rhode Island | 1,160 | 0 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,272 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island | 1,063 | 64 |
SAT Score by Subject
At University of Rhode Island, 820 students submitted SAT scores (27% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,160 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 590 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 570 | 630 |
| Total | 1,020 | 1,160 | 1,280 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
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.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |