The Miss Rhode Island USA competition is the beauty pageant that selects the representative for the state Rhode Island in the Miss USA pageant.
It is currently directed by D&D Productions.
Historically, Rhode Island has been comparatively unsuccessful at Miss USA where made its first placement in 1961 and has been one of the most consistent states since 2000, with four semi-finalist placements and one first runner-up placement.
On June 3, 2012, Olivia Culpo won the first Miss USA title from the state of Rhode Island.
On December 19, 2012, Culpo became the first Rhode Islander to win the title of Miss Universe.