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Rhode Island College

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Providence, Rhode Island 02908

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Rhode Island College is a public institution in Providence with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1010, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,318 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,988.

Established
1854
Motto
Reach. Inspire. Connect.
Mascot
Anchorman
Type
Public college
Conference
Little East Conference
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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81%Acceptance
1010SAT Avg
4,630Students
14:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$56,318Earnings 10yr
$10,988Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Rhode Island College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1010

Reading & Writing
440600
Math
420560

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1010

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,986
Tuition (out-of-state)$26,519
Room & Board$13,719
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$18,490
Average Net Price$10,988
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,674
$30–48K$8,507
$48–75K$11,290
$75–110K$15,107
$110K+$16,800

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$10,988

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

51.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,833

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

34

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (107)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,630
Gender Split
69% / 31%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Black 12%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 3%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.2%
Freshman Retention73.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,882
8 Years$47,149
10 Years$56,318

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,600
Men
$48,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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