Rhode Island College

Providence, RI • public • III | Little East Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 9,015 • Total: 10,308

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

600 Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI
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Website

www.ric.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 3,246 (36.0%) • Female: 5,769 (64.0%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	350	3.9%
Black/African American	863	9.6%
Hispanic/Latino	2,196	24.4%
White	4,567	50.7%
Two or More Races	283	3.1%
International	12	0.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

81.1%

4,045 admitted from 4,988 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 440-600
Math: 420-560
Total: 860-1160

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$50

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	12/15/2025
RD:	Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

46.2%

4-Year Graduation Rate

23.2%

Freshman Retention Rate

74.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

32.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$24,379

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$40,378

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $9,765
Out-of-state: $25,764

Room & Board

$13,414

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$6,378
$30,001-48,000	$6,989
$48,001-75,000	$8,701
$75,001-110,000	$12,809
$110,001+	$15,681

Students Receiving Pell Grants

67%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Little East Conference

Men's Sports (9)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Wrestling

Women's Sports (12)

Basketball Cross Country Golf Gymnastics Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field (Indoor)

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.5 GPA

In-State Awards

$375-$2,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$375-$2,000/yr

1 automatic scholarship (8 total)

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Common questions about Rhode Island College

What is Rhode Island College's acceptance rate?

Rhode Island College accepts 81% of applicants, from 4,988 applications.

How much does Rhode Island College cost?

Tuition and fees are $9,765 in-state and $25,764 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $6,378 on average after aid.

Does Rhode Island College require SAT or ACT scores?

Rhode Island College requires test scores from some applicants.

What SAT score do you need for Rhode Island College?

Admitted students typically score between 440 and 560 on the SAT sections reported.

What is Rhode Island College's graduation rate?

46% of students graduate within six years.