University of Rhode Island SAT and ACT scores
Kingston, RI · public college · 14,670 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
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Rhode Island 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 University of Rhode Island?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Rhode Island scored 1020 to 1280, with an average of 1160. A score at or above 1150 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 University of Rhode Island require the SAT or ACT?
University of Rhode Island 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 University of Rhode Island accept the CLT?
University of Rhode Island is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Rhode Island with similar scores
- Roger Williams UniversitySAT 1140–1310
- Salve Regina UniversitySAT 1160–1330
- Bryant UniversitySAT 1190–1330
- Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceSAT 890–1160
- Rhode Island CollegeSAT 870–1120
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Augustana CollegeSAT 1030–1270
- CUNY Queens CollegeSAT 1010–1290
- Evangel UniversitySAT 1040–1260
- Franklin CollegeSAT 1060–1240
- Georgia College & State UniversitySAT 1070–1230
- Montana Technological UniversitySAT 1040–1260
More about University of Rhode Island
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Rhode Island (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026