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University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 2881

Official telephone: (401) 874-1000
Website: https://www.uri.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 401 874-7100
401 874-7100 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: February 1
Application fee: $65
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.64
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 9%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1020 - 1260
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 27%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 26,987
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 19,475
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 795
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 474
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 52%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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