RIC Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at RIC is 81.1%.  Its admission rate is the 8th lowest in Rhode Island.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into RIC and can you get accepted?

Rhode Island College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 4,045 out of the 4,988 who applied were admitted.

Rhode Island College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.08. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into RIC?

81% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Rhode Island College you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 3.08 or better
• Earn B grades in high school
• Score 1010 on the SAT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Rhode Island College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into RIC are to have around a 3.08 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.08 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as RIC accepts 81% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at RIC is 3.08 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #8 in Rhode Island for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since RIC is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.08 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Rhode Island College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 11% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Rhode Island College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at RIC is 1010 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 860-1160. Students who get into Rhode Island College score in the top 83 percent of all SAT test takers..  RIC ranks #10 in the state of Rhode Island for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1010 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. RIC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 860 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 860, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 710, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Rhode Island College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1010 SAT score range.

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1010, you have around a 81% chance of being admitted. A 1160 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 89% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Rhode Island College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Rhode Island College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted