Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Central Connecticut State's SAT midpoint is 25 points higher than Rhode Island's
SAT midpoint - 2
Rhode Island's yield is 2 pts higher than Central Connecticut State's
Yield rate - 3
Central Connecticut State admits 79% vs. 86% at Rhode Island
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Central Connecticut StateOpenfrom ConnecticutAccessiblefrom other states
- Rhode IslandOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Central Connecticut StateTest-optional
- Rhode IslandTest-blind
How they read a record
Central Connecticut State
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 14% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Rhode Island
and GPA are both very important. 17% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Central Connecticut State | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Central Connecticut State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Central Connecticut State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;Rhode Island College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Rhode Island College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Rhode Island College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why