SAT and ACT scores

Rhode Island College SAT and ACT scores

Providence, RI · public college · 4,785 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%870–1120Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing450–58025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math420–54025th to 75th percentile
Average SAT990Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT45–74From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate92%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Rhode Island College reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for Rhode Island College?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Rhode Island College scored 870 to 1120, with an average of 990. A score at or above 1000 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

Does Rhode Island College require the SAT or ACT?

Rhode Island College reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Rhode Island College accept the CLT?

Rhode Island College is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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