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University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island
45 Upper College Rd
Kingston, RI 02881

Official telephone: (401) 874-7000
Fax number: (401) 874-5523
Website: https://www.uri.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
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: no
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
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.59
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 97%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 42%
Average SAT I: 590 verbal, 586 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1140 - 1300
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 25 - 30
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 29%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 2%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 25,481
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 19,465
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 795
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 53%
Admission may be deferred: yes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in the University of Rhode Island.

The University of Rhode Island is truly a special place. We are a medium-sized university with approximately 13,000 undergraduates and 3,000 graduate students. We are a Land, Sea, and Urban Grant public research university. What does that mean for you? Our status as a major research center provides you with opportunities to work closely with professors who are national experts. They offer you numerous hands-on learning experiences.

We are pioneers in interdisciplinary studies and encourage you to enhance your education through internships, double majors, and study abroad. We also have a dedicated advising college to help you navigate your way and stay on track to meet your goals.

Come see for yourself. I know you'll be impressed. You can get started with a "Virtual Visit by selecting the image below."

Cynthia L. Bonn
Dean of Admission

www.uri.edu/admission
 
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