Providence, RI
Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 78% to 81% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,753 | 3,726 | 953 | 78% |
| 2020 | 4,709 | 3,827 | 819 | 81% |
| 2021 | 3,592 | 3,047 | 609 | 85% |
| 2022 | 3,921 | 3,432 | 674 | 88% |
| 2023 | 4,988 | 4,045 | 813 | 81% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,762 of 3,329 women and 1,282 of 1,652 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Rhode Island College has an acceptance rate of 81% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,045 of 4,988 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
4,988 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 813 enrolled.
No. Rhode Island College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 78% to 81% — it has become less selective.