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Rhode Island College

Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908

Official telephone: (401) 456-8000
Fax number: (401) 456-8817
Website: https://www.ric.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 401 669-5760 5760
800 669-5760 5760 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: March 15
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average SAT I: 503 verbal, 487 math
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 11%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 4,981
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 4,044
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 13%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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