Admission Requirements

Academic requirements and prerequisites for admission to Rhodes Island Academy

Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Requirements for first-year and transfer students applying to our undergraduate programs

Academic Prerequisites

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Completion of college preparatory curriculum including:
    • 4 years of English
    • 3-4 years of Mathematics (including Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry)
    • 3 years of Science (including at least 2 lab sciences)
    • 3 years of Social Studies
    • 2 years of the same foreign language
    • 1 year of arts/electives
  • Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (competitive applicants typically have a 3.5 or higher)

Standardized Test Requirements

Rhodes Island Academy has a test-optional policy. Students may choose to submit standardized test scores if they believe they strengthen their application.

TestRecommended Score RangeMiddle 50% of Admitted Students
SAT (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing + Math)1200+1280-1450
ACT Composite25+27-32
AP Exams (if applicable)3+4-5
IB Exams (if applicable)5+6-7

Additional Requirements

  • Personal statement or essay
  • Two letters of recommendation (preferably from academic teachers)
  • Resume or activities list
  • Interview (recommended but not required)

Transfer Students

  • Minimum college GPA of 2.8 (competitive applicants typically have a 3.2 or higher)
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing at previous institution(s)
  • Completion of at least 24 transferable credit hours (students with fewer credits will be evaluated on both high school and college performance)

Program-Specific Requirements

Some programs have additional requirements beyond the general admission criteria:

Application Deadlines

Early Decision

November 1, 2025

Early Action

November 15, 2025

Regular Decision

January 15, 2026

Transfer Students (Fall)

March 15, 2026

Transfer Students (Spring)

October 15, 2025

Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate:18%
Average GPA:3.8
Average SAT:1380
Average ACT:30
Yield Rate:65%