Lists · 2026–27
10 universities in Rhode Island for international students (2026–27)
10 universities in Rhode Island are on the Common App for 2026–27. The table shows each one's city, first deadline, application fee for international students, acceptance rate and published tuition. Some public universities use their own application instead of the Common App, so they aren't listed here.
Updated September 25, 2026
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| University | City | First deadline | Intl fee | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $80 | 5.4% | $71,412 |
| Bryant University | Smithfield | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $50 | 65.5% | $52,677 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | 88.4% | $42,419 |
| New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich | Rolling | $0 | 66.7% | $37,275 |
| Providence College | Providence | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $70 | 50.9% | $63,550 |
| Rhode Island College | Providence | Dec 15, 2026 · EA | $50 | 91.8% | $27,299 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Providence | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $60 | 18.7% | $62,688 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $55 | 87.7% | $44,418 |
| Salve Regina University | Newport | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $0 | 68.2% | $50,100 |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $65 | 72.2% | $37,146 |
Built from each university's 2026–27 requirements as published on the Common App (updated September 25, 2026). Universities can change them during the season: confirm on the official page before you apply. Acceptance rates, international enrollment and costs come from the US Department of Education (IPEDS): fall 2024 admissions and enrollment, 2024–25 published tuition and fees. Download as CSV
Questions
How many universities in Rhode Island are on the Common App?
10 for 2026–27.
Which universities in Rhode Island are free to apply to for international students?
3 charge international applicants no application fee, including Johnson & Wales University-Providence, New England Institute of Technology and Salve Regina University.
What is the most selective university in Rhode Island?
On the Common App, Brown University: 5.4% of first-year applicants admitted for fall 2024.
What is the most affordable university in Rhode Island?
By published out-of-state tuition and fees for 2024–25, Rhode Island College: $27,299.