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Rhode Island College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Providence, RI

$8,835

Avg in-state tuition

$23,310

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Rhode Island College

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Rhode Island College is a medium-sized public college located on a suburban campus in Providence, Rhode Island. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,998, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The college offers 92 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,835, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $23,310.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

81% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 870-1100

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

7k

Students enrolled

99%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold

Demographics

White

55%

Hispanic

23%

Black

10%

Unknown

7%

Asian

3%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

71%

Socio-economic diversity

56% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $8,835 $23,310
Graduate $8,316 $16,164

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board $12,488
On-campus other expenses $1,440
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $13,670
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,400
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,200

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $23,963 $38,438
Off-campus without family $26,105 $40,580
Off-campus with family $12,235 $26,710

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

79%

State Grant Aid

1%

Institution Grant Aid

48%

Pell Grant

56%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,137
State Grant Aid $8,738
Institution Grant Aid $4,146
Pell Grant Aid $4,288

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC