URI Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into University of Rhode Island
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into URI and can I get accepted? The school has a 69% acceptance rate ranking it #4 in Rhode Island for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 15,829 out of 22,782 applicants were admitted making URI a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 45 percent. University of Rhode Island typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
Can you get in?
Find out which students are getting accepted at URI, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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URI SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 540 |
| SAT Math 25th | 530 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1070 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 620 |
| SAT Math 75th | 620 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1240 |
| Average SAT Score | 1160 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Rhode Island?
University of Rhode Island typically requires applicants to be in the top 47 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1070 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 980. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1160 out of 1600. The school ranks #4 in Rhode Island for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 92 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1240 and Above | Good | >79% |
| 1155 to 1240 | Avg + | 69%-79% |
| 1070 to 1155 | Avg - | 57%-69% |
| 985 to 1070 | Reach | 44%-57% |
| Less than 985 | Low | <44% |
URI ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 21 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 27 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into URI?
Admission data indicates that URI regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #4 in Rhode Island for highest average ACT composite score. 16 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Rhode Island.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >79% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 69%-79% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg - | 57%-69% |
| 18 to 21 | Reach | 44%-57% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <44% |
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URI GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
You will need above average high school grades to get into University of Rhode Island. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Rhode Island was 3.3 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in Rhode Island for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as URI accepts 69% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 19% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 18% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 15% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 24% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 23% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
High School Class Rank
83% of University of Rhode Island freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 17% |
| Top 25% of class | 48% |
| Top 50% of class | 83% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 17% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 2% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 13,489 | 9,293 | 22,782 |
| Accepted | 9,587 | 6,242 | 15,829 |
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 67% | 69% |
| Enrolled | 1,711 | 1,347 | 3,058 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 18% | 22% | 19% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Rhode Island and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| M |
Massachusetts College of Liberal ArtsNorth Adams, Massachusetts |
| R |
Ramapo College of New JerseyMahwah, New Jersey |
| B |
CUNY Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn, New York |
| P |
SUNY College at PlattsburghPlattsburgh, New York |
| M |
University of MaineOrono, Maine |
| O |
SUNY College at OswegoOswego, New York |
| P |
Penn State Greater AlleghenyMcKeesport, Pennsylvania |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217484 IPEDS survey data for University of Rhode Island.
FAQs
Does University of Rhode Island prefer SAT or ACT?
92% of students submit their SAT scores to URI. 16% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Rhode Island?
69% of those who apply are granted admission to URI. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of Rhode Island?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1070 and 1240. 92% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of Rhode Island?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 27. 16% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
