Rhode Island

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1854Large suburbSEVP certified
Rhode Island College campus
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About

Rhode Island College (RIC) is a public college in Rhode Island, United States, with much of the land in Providence, and other parts in North Providence. The college was established in 1854 as the Rhode Island State Normal School, making it the second-oldest institution of higher education in Rhode Island after Brown University. Located on a 180-acre (73 ha) campus, the college has a student body of 6,000. RIC is a member of the NCAA and has 17 Division III teams.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$28,268
Estimated total for international students
US$35,499
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$11,709
Total cost for in-state students
US$18,940
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
5,049
Graduate students
1,001
International undergraduates
0%
Students per teacher
15 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
92%
SAT
Reading and writing 450–580 · Maths 420–540

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$60,399

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (113)

Bachelor's degrees69 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceData ScienceDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGerontologyHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland SecurityHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPsychology, OtherPublic AdministrationPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees22 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducation, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Doctoral degrees2 subjects
Education, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Undergraduate certificates5 subjects
Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial EducationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsGerontologyHistoryInternational/Globalization Studies
Graduate certificates14 subjects
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducation, OtherFinance and Financial Management ServicesHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.