How many selective colleges are in Rhode Island?

We track 20 notable colleges in Rhode Island, spanning a range of selectivity. Figures are compiled from College Scorecard / IPEDS.

What is the most selective college in Rhode Island?

By acceptance rate, Brown is among the most selective in Rhode Island, at approximately 5%. Selectivity isn't the same as fit — model your own odds to compare.

How do I know my chances at Rhode Island colleges?

Acceptance rate is the average across all applicants. Build a profile to get a per-student admit probability for each school, then simulate your whole list to see your expected outcomes.

Selective Colleges in Rhode Island: Acceptance Rates, SAT & Cost — AdmitQuant

Selective colleges in Rhode Island

Acceptance rates, test-score ranges, and average net price for selective colleges in Rhode Island — source-cited from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Want the number that matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

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College	City	Accept.	SAT 25–75	Avg net price
Brown	Providence	5%	1510–1580	$25,184
Rhode Island School of Design	Providence	19%	1396–1530	$50,507
Providence College	Providence	51%	1250–1390	$48,523
Bryant University	Smithfield	65%	1190–1330	$41,219
New England Institute of Technology

Rhode Island admissions: quick answers

How many selective colleges are in Rhode Island?: We track 20 notable colleges in Rhode Island, spanning a range of selectivity. Figures are compiled from College Scorecard / IPEDS.
What is the most selective college in Rhode Island?: By acceptance rate, Brown is among the most selective in Rhode Island, at approximately 5%. Selectivity isn't the same as fit — model your own odds to compare.
How do I know my chances at Rhode Island colleges?: Acceptance rate is the average across all applicants. Build a profile to get a per-student admit probability for each school, then simulate your whole list to see your expected outcomes.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.