School Overview
Rhode Island College (RIC) is a coeducational, state-supported college located in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1854, RIC is the oldest of three public institutes of higher education which operate under the guidance of the Board of Governors for Higher Education.
RIC was ranked by Forbes Magazine in 2011as the 571st best college out of more than 3,000 schools in the US. The academic programs at RIC come from five colleges: the School of Social Work, the School of Nursing, the School of Management, the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Through these colleges RIC offers over 90 undergraduate and 30 graduate programs.
RIC is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. However, within the five colleges individual departments have received additional accreditations from: the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification, the National Association of Schools of music, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the Council on Social Work Education.
General Information
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Admission Office 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Forman Center Providence, RI 02908 (401) 456-8234 (800) 669-5760 Fax: (401) 456-8817 [email protected] Contact: Holly Shadoian Director of Admissions |
Main Address 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02908 (401) 456-8000 www.ric.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 7,601 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,190 Degree-seeking undergrads: 7,192 Graduate enrollment: 1,484 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 71% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 77% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Case management C Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Rhode Island College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (401) 456-8000 |
| Website: | www.ric.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.commonapp.org |
| Address: | 600 Mount Pleasant Ave, Providence, RI 02908 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 7,523 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 46% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 7,227 (96% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,578 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $23,043 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 89% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,347 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Rhode Island College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Rhode Island College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 6 | 26 | 19 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 14 | 6 | ||
| History | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 6 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 22 | 88 | 38 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Rhode Island College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $9,578 |
| Out-of-state | $23,043 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $8,541 |
| Out-of-state | $15,867 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 742 | 89% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 576 | 69% | $7,347 |
| Student loan aid | 540 | 65% | $6,619 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,152 | 62% | $5,957 |
| Federal student loans | 3,673 | 55% | $6,072 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Rhode Island College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Rhode Island College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 4,753 | 1,642 | 3,111 | Percent admitted | 100% | 71% | 82% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 20% | 17% | 21% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Rhode Island College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 7,523 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,432 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,091 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Rhode Island College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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