University of Rhode Island Acceptance Rate
Kingston, Rhode Island · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 25,391
- Admitted
- 19,568
- Yield
- 16.8%
- 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, University of Rhode Island's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 77.1% (76.8% in 2014–15, 77.1% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 20,923 to 25,391 (+21%) over that period.
Its 77.1% rate makes University of Rhode Island more selective than about 48% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 10 tracked Rhode Island schools, it is more selective than about 30%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (79% for women vs 73.9% for men, a 5.1-point gap). University of Rhode Island has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 16.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 20,923 | 16,071 | 76.8% | 3,145 |
| 2015–16 | 20,366 | 14,980 | 73.6% | 3,011 |
| 2016–17 | 20,971 | 15,259 | 72.8% | 3,257 |
| 2017–18 | 21,909 | 15,349 | 70.1% | 3,171 |
| 2018–19 | 22,782 | 15,829 | 69.5% | 3,058 |
| 2019–20 | 22,113 | 16,534 | 74.8% | 3,140 |
| 2020–21 | 23,856 | 18,013 | 75.5% | 3,302 |
| 2021–22 | 25,105 | 19,196 | 76.5% | 3,340 |
| 2022–23 | 25,481 | 19,465 | 76.4% | 3,420 |
| 2023–24 | 25,391 | 19,568 | 77.1% | 3,289 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 15,903 | 12,557 | 79% |
| Men | 9,476 | 7,000 | 73.9% |
| Another gender | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| Unknown | 5 | 5 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–650 | 22% |
| SAT Math | 510–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 2% |
How University of Rhode 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 University of Rhode Island's acceptance rate?
University of Rhode Island's acceptance rate is 77.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (19,568 admitted of 25,391 applicants).
Is University of Rhode Island test optional?
University of Rhode Island is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Rhode Island?
University of Rhode Island received 25,391 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 19,568.
What SAT score do you need for University of Rhode Island?
Admitted students at University of Rhode Island typically scored 520–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
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: https://web.uri.edu/.