Rhode Island College Acceptance Rate
Providence, Rhode Island · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,988
- Admitted
- 4,045
- Yield
- 20.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Rhode Island College's acceptance rate has risen from 65.5% in 2014–15 to 81.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,837 to 4,988 (+3%) over that period.
Its 81.1% rate makes Rhode Island College more selective than about 40% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 10 tracked Rhode Island schools, it is more selective than about 20%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (83% for women vs 77.6% for men, a 5.4-point gap). Rhode Island College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 20.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,837 | 3,166 | 65.5% | 1,094 |
| 2015–16 | 4,732 | 3,389 | 71.6% | 1,113 |
| 2016–17 | 5,148 | 3,845 | 74.7% | 1,170 |
| 2017–18 | 4,846 | 3,566 | 73.6% | 1,040 |
| 2018–19 | 4,208 | 3,091 | 73.5% | 849 |
| 2019–20 | 4,753 | 3,726 | 78.4% | 953 |
| 2020–21 | 4,709 | 3,827 | 81.3% | 819 |
| 2021–22 | 3,592 | 3,047 | 84.8% | 609 |
| 2022–23 | 3,921 | 3,432 | 87.5% | 674 |
| 2023–24 | 4,988 | 4,045 | 81.1% | 813 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,329 | 2,762 | 83% |
| Men | 1,652 | 1,282 | 77.6% |
| Unknown | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 440–600 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 420–560 |
How Rhode Island College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Rhode Island College's acceptance rate?
Rhode Island College's acceptance rate is 81.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,045 admitted of 4,988 applicants).
Is Rhode Island College test optional?
Rhode Island College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Rhode Island College?
Rhode Island College received 4,988 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,045.
What SAT score do you need for Rhode Island College?
Admitted students at Rhode Island College typically scored 440–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 420–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Rhode Island College getting harder to get into?
Rhode Island College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65.5% in 2014–15 to 81.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ric.edu/.