Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College is a public 4-year institution in Providence, RI. It enrolls about 5,767 students and admits roughly 81% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Providence, RI 02908 |
| County | Providence County |
| Enrollment | 5,767 |
| Acceptance rate | 81% |
| Applicants / admitted | 4,988 / 4,045 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,986 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $26,519 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 46% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 74% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $11,549 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 440–600 |
| Website | www.ric.edu/ |
| Phone | 4014568000 |
Admissions
About 4,988 students applied and 4,045 were admitted. Of those admitted, 813 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,986 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $26,519. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $11,549 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,674 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,507 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,290 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,107 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,800 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,022 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 46% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Rhode Island College is in Providence, RI, Providence County. Its coordinates are 41.8424, -71.4656.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Rhode Island College?
About 81% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 4,988 applicants.
How much does Rhode Island College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,986 for in-state students and $26,519 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Rhode Island College?
About 5,767 students are enrolled.