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Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island

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The median SAT ranking is a measure of the overall academic performance of students on campus. It's important to note that students often feel most comfortable on campuses where their own academic performance is close to the average performance of other students. Students who fall either far above or below the median can sometimes feel out of place amongst their peers.

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Rank	Institution	Est. Median SAT	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Brown University	1535	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26256	79131	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,535 0.5% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,256 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
2	Rhode Island School of Design	1455	18.66	1,400 – 1,530	43492	45932	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI The Rhode Island School of Design was founded to expand access to design education to women. Today, 74% of the undergraduate class consists of women. The main 123-acre campus is located on the Providence River, but many buildings and facilities, including the library, can now be found downtown. Est. Median SAT 1,455 1.4% Acceptance Rate 18.7% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $43,492 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,932
3	Providence College	1335	50.89	1,270 – 1,400	48618	69326	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 2 majors and programs, and many go to study Business Administration and Management, General. Est. Median SAT 1,335 0.3% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $48,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
4	Bryant University	1265	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	42139	66488	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,265 0.3% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $42,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
5	Salve Regina University	1255	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	38307	55027	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,255 1.2% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $38,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
6	Roger Williams University	1235	87.71	1,150 – 1,320	38779	53845	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 100% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,235 0.8% Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $38,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
7	University of Rhode Island	1148	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	24118	57446	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,148 1.7% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
8	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	1050	88.41	920 – 1,180	32057	35802	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,050 5.3% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $32,057 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
9	New England Institute of Technology	1030	66.73	920 – 1,140	36947	44363	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI Found in East Greenwich, New England Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students attending New England Institute of Technology will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,030 Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $36,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,363
10	Rhode Island College	995	91.82	870 – 1,120	10346	46882	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Est. Median SAT 995 1.5% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $10,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
11	College Unbound	0	0	--	20645	63721	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island College Unbound Providence, RI Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
12	Johnson & Wales University-Online	0	90.97	--	19798	35802	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Online’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 4% of students attending Johnson & Wales University-Online currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island

1,535 0.5%

5.4%

1,510 – 1,570

$26,256

$79,131

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island

1,455 1.4%

18.7%

1,400 – 1,530

$43,492

$45,932

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island

1,335 0.3%

50.9%

1,270 – 1,400

$48,618

$69,326

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island

1,265 0.3%

65.5%

1,200 – 1,330

$42,139

$66,488

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island

1,255 1.2%

68.2%

1,170 – 1,340

$38,307

$55,027

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island

1,235 0.8%

87.7%

1,150 – 1,320

$38,779

$53,845

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island

1,148 1.7%

72.2%

1,020 – 1,280

$24,118

$57,446

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island

1,050 5.3%

88.4%

920 – 1,180

$32,057

$35,802

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island

1,030

66.7%

920 – 1,140

$36,947

$44,363

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island

995 1.5%

91.8%

870 – 1,120

$10,346

$46,882

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island

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$20,645

$63,721

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Rhode Island

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91.0%

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$19,798

$35,802

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