What division is Rhode Island?

Rhode Island competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the CAA.

What GPA do you need for Rhode Island?

The average GPA at Rhode Island is 3.4. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Rhode Island?

Rhode Island has an enrollment of approximately 13,822 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Rhode Island?

Rhode Island has an acceptance rate of 72%.

How do I get recruited to play at Rhode Island?

To get recruited at Rhode Island, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Rhode Island's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Rhode Island

Kingston, RIFCSCAA

Updated July 27, 2026

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

13,822

Enrollment

3.4

Avg GPA

72%

Acceptance

71%

Graduation

84%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.4+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Rhode Island is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the CAA, located in Kingston, RI. We map football at Rhode Island, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.4

Graduation

71%

Acceptance

72%

Student:Faculty

17:1

Avg SAT

1,176

Retention

84%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$57,446

Coaching Staff20 coaches across football

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About Rhode Island Athletics

Rhode Island is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Kingston, RI, competing in the CAA. With an enrollment of 13,822 students, Rhode Island offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football at Rhode Island, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Rhode Island is 3.4. The school maintains a 71% graduation rate.

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