Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.
University of Rhode Island reports a middle 50% SAT of 1020 to 1260 (enrolled, fall 2024 only 27.4% of the class submitted a score). We use 1140 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.
| Middle 50% SAT | 1020 to 1260 (enrolled, fall 2024 only 27.4% of the class submitted a score) |
| Acceptance rate | 72.2% (fall 2024, 26,987 applicants) |
| Testing for 2026-27 | Test-optional for 2026-27 |
| Type | Public university |
Source: URI official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.
URI is Rhode Island's public land- and sea-grant flagship; its merit scholarships (Presidential, University, and the full-ride Top Scholar programs) do not consider SAT or ACT scores at all.
| School | Middle 50% SAT | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | 1470 to 1550 | 6.3% |
| University of Rhode Island | 1020 to 1260 | 72.2% |
Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Rhode Island Colleges.
Rhode Island has no statewide scholarship with an SAT cutoff; the best-known score-tied money in the state is competitive rather than formula-based, and neither major program reviews a standardized test score at all: URI's full-ride Ryan/Verrecchia/Cook-Cohen Scholars programs and Providence College's GPA-based Academic Tuition Scholarships are both awarded on a student's academic record and, for URI's top tier, an interview.
URI Thomas M. Ryan / Verrecchia Business / Cook-Cohen Scholars: Covers full cost of attendance plus a Global Winter J-Term travel experience; candidates are selected from their application and then invited to a campus interview, with no separate application and no SAT/ACT review.
Providence College Academic Tuition Scholarships: Averages about $25,000 per year for roughly the top 30% of admitted students, typically those close to a 3.8 unweighted/recalculated high school GPA; renewable 4 years with GPA and academic-progress requirements, no separate application.
The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Rhode Island SAT prep page.
| College | State | Middle 50% SAT |
|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | North Carolina | 1060 to 1220 |
| Bradley University | Illinois | 1030 to 1240 |
| Coastal Carolina University | South Carolina | 1060 to 1210 |
| Georgia State University | Georgia | 1030 to 1240 |
A score that is competitive at URI lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.
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Find my teen's target scoreThere is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 1020 to 1260. A score at or above 1260 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 1020 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.
Yes. URI lists its policy as: Test-optional for 2026-27. A score inside or above the range can still strengthen an application, and some scholarships and programs use scores separately.
72.2% (fall 2024, 26,987 applicants). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.
No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.
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