Rhode Island College: what international applicants need

What are Rhode Island College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Rhode Island College has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on December 15, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Rhode Island College's acceptance rate?

91.8% for students who started in fall 2024: Rhode Island College admitted 4,972 of its 5,415 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Rhode Island College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Rhode Island College requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (December 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Rhode Island College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 420–540 in Math and 450–580 in Reading and Writing (19% of them sent SAT scores).

• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Rhode Island College's application fee for international students?

Rhode Island College's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Rhode Island College accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Rhode Island College accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Rhode Island College accept?

Rhode Island College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Rhode Island College require?

Rhode Island College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Rhode Island College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Rhode Island College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Rhode Island College have?

5 of Rhode Island College's 5,154 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Rhode Island College cost for international students?

Rhode Island College is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $27,299 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $11,300). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $13,414. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $43,353 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source