School Information

58.3
Total Cost $17,666
Total Enrollment 9,260
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 22 : 1

Rhode Island College

http://www.ric.edu
600 Mount Pleasant Ave, Providence, Rhode Island 02908
(401) 456-8000

Rhode Island College is one of the region’s leading comprehensive public colleges. Our mission is to offer accessible higher education of the finest quality to traditional and non-traditional students from around the state, the region, and beyond. Students here are members of a caring community that respects diversity and values academic excellence informed by cultural inquiry, civic engagement, and co-curricular activity. The college offers a wide variety of liberal arts, science, and professional programs in which dedicated faculty work with students to achieve the promise of higher education: an open and inquiring mind.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Rhode Island College, 82.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 47.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,287), and 47% receive loans ($5,399 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,818. Off campus it is around $11,540.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Rhode Island College is $7,178 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Rhode Island College Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,408
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $15,488
Tuition Graduate in State $5,580
Tuition Graduate Out of State $11,088
Living Costs
Rhode Island College Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $17,666
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $26,746
Total Expense In State Off Campus $21,148
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $9,608
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $30,228
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $18,688
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,028 people applied to Rhode Island College. Of the applicants, 71.0% were admitted (62.0% male & 76.0% female ) and 42.0% accepted (43.0% male and 41.0% female)

Of the 7,883 undergraduate students at Rhode Island College, 26.0% are part-time. A majority (79.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 80.0% of the 1,377 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     80.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     77.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     51.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     14.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     45.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     45.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline March 15.
Admissions Office Phone (401) 456-8000
Admissions Office Email admissions@ric.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Undergraduate Admissions The Forman Center Rhode Island College Providence, RI 02908-1991
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.ric.edu/admissions/admission_transfer.php
Admissions Website http://www.ric.edu/Admission/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.applyweb.com/apply/ric/menu.html
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Rhode Island College, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Rhode Island College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 530
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 530
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 530
Rhode Island College ACT SCORES
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 21
ACT English (25th Percentile) 15
ACT English (75th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 21
ACT Writing (25th Percentile) 7
ACT Writing (75th Percentile) 8
 
Rhode Island College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 4
African-American/Black Studies 2
Latin American Studies 0
Women's Studies 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 20 0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20 0
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 154 7
Accounting 30 7
Business Administration and Management, General 68
Finance, General 21
Labor and Industrial Relations 0
Management Information Systems, General 17
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 18
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Communication, journalism, and related programs 102
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 102
Computer and information sciences and support services 9
Computer and Information Sciences, General 9
Education 4 271 123 3
Administration of Special Education 0
Art Teacher Education 13 1
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 0
Biology Teacher Education 0 0
Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 0
Curriculum and Instruction 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3 1
Education, General 3
Education, Other 0 1
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 6
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 59 22
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 17 1
Foreign Language Teacher Education 0
French Language Teacher Education 0 0
Health Teacher Education 19 9
History Teacher Education 13 0
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 8 0
Music Teacher Education 6 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 7
Physics Teacher Education 2
Reading Teacher Education 24
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 0 9
Secondary School Administration/Principalship 0
Social Science Teacher Education 3
Social Studies Teacher Education 0
Spanish Language Teacher Education 2 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 112 12
Special Education and Teaching, Other 0 18
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 4 0
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 12
Technical Teacher Education 4
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 2 6
Engineering technologies/technicians 0 0
Industrial Technology/Technician 0 0
English language and literature/letters 49 6
Creative Writing 1 2
English Language and Literature, General 48 4
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 6 0
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
French Language and Literature 0 0
Spanish Language and Literature 6
Health professions and related clinical sciences 133 0
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 132
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 0
History 31 0
History, General 31 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 9 7
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 9 7
Mathematics and statistics 4 2
Mathematics, General 4 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 0
Philosophy and religious studies 7
Philosophy 7
Physical sciences 5
Chemistry, General 4
Physics, General 1
Psychology 34 144 34
Counseling Psychology 18 33
Educational Psychology 0
Psychology, General 137 1
Psychology, Other 7
School Psychology 16
Public administration and social service professions 46 62
Public Administration 3
Social Work 43 62
Social Work, Other
Security and protective services 66
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 66
Social sciences 76
Anthropology 13
Economics, General 12
Geography 9
Political Science and Government, General 24
Social Sciences, General 0
Sociology 18
Visual and performing arts 92 8
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
Dance, General 5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 16 6
Film/Cinema Studies 8
Fine/Studio Arts, General 38
Intermedia/Multimedia 2
Music Performance, General 11
Music, General 11
 
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