Most selective colleges in Rhode Island
9 colleges ranked by acceptance rate
These 9 most selective colleges in Rhode Island, ranked by acceptance rate, run from 5% at Brown University to 88% at Roger Williams University. 2 are public and 7 are private.
| # | College | Type | Acceptance | Avg SAT | Net price / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University Providence, RI | Private | 5% | 1,546 | $26,572 |
| 2 | Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI | Private | 14% | 1,480 | $46,253 |
| 3 | Providence College Providence, RI | Private | 49% | 1,342 | $45,538 |
| 4 | Bryant University Smithfield, RI | Private | 66% | 1,263 | $40,846 |
| 5 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | Private | 70% | 1,236 | $35,682 |
| 6 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | Public | 77% | 1,176 | $19,899 |
| 7 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | Public | 81% | 1,010 | $10,988 |
| 8 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI | Private | 84% | 1,107 | $32,478 |
| 9 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | Private | 88% | 1,228 | $38,123 |
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