You are a first-year applicant if you are graduating from secondary school and have never enrolled in college, or if you have attended secondary school and college during the same time period (dual enrollment) or have taken some college-level courses during secondary school.

Admission to the University of Rhode Island is competitive, and each candidate receives individual consideration.

English Proficiency Requirements:

All international applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. English language proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following:

Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum score of 105

TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 79

IELTS: minimum score of 6.5

Cambridge English: Advanced: 176-184

Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 53

Eiken Test of English: completion of level Pre-1

Application Deadlines: June 1 (Fall Semester); December 1 (Spring Semester)