School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Rhode Island College is a small public college located on a suburban campus in Providence, Rhode Island. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,786, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The college offers 116 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,481, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $25,014.
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Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile18-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile860-1160
6k
Students enrolled
22%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
39%
Unknown
6%
Black
9%
Hispanic
21%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
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1,266
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.22% online, 78% on-campus.
99% On-campus
1% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's1% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $9,481 | $25,014 |
Graduate | $8,910 | $17,352 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $13,414 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,688 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,000 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,000 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $25,095 | $40,628 |
Off-campus without family | $26,369 | $41,902 |
Off-campus with family | $11,681 | $27,214 |
Federal Grant Aid
52%
State Grant Aid
1%
Institution Grant Aid
91%
Pell Grant
43%
$21k
Average student debtafter graduation
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
6 | Education. | |||
7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
8 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
11 | History. | |||
12 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
13 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
14 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
15 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
16 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
17 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
18 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
19 | Physical Sciences. | |||
20 | Psychology. | |||
21 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
22 | Social Sciences. | |||
23 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.