Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College (RIC) is a public college in Rhode Island, United States, with much of the land in Providence, and other parts in North Providence. The college was established in 1854 as the Rhode Island State Normal School, making it the second-oldest institution of higher education in Rhode Island after Brown University. Located on a 180-acre (73 ha) campus, the college has a student body of 6,000. RIC is a member of the NCAA and has 17 Division III teams.
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92%
Acceptance
$9,478
Net price
5,049
Enrollment
48%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
92%
Acceptance rate
990
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$9,478
Average net price
$11,300
In-state tuition
$27,299
Out-of-state tuition
$13,414
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$17,454
Total cost of attendance
42%
Students receiving Pell grants
47%
Students with federal loans
$20,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$56,318
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$46,882
Median earnings (6 yrs)
48%
Graduation rate
73%
Retention rate
80%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,795
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
5,049
Total enrollment
14%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
45%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Rhode Island College FAQ
Is Rhode Island College a public or private school?
Rhode Island College is a public institution located in Providence, RI.
What is the acceptance rate at Rhode Island College?
Rhode Island College has an acceptance rate of 92%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Rhode Island College cost?
The average annual net price at Rhode Island College is $9,478 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $11,300 in-state and $27,299 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Rhode Island College?
About 48% of students at Rhode Island College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Rhode Island College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Rhode Island College students earn a median of $56,318 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Rhode Island College?
Admitted students at Rhode Island College have an average SAT score of 990. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Rhode Island College?
Rhode Island College enrolls about 5,049 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.
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