RIC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 91.82%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 990. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,300
- Out-of-State Tuition: $27,299
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at RIC:
- Total Enrollment: 6,155, including 170 online students
- 5,154 Undergraduate, 1,001 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 29.9% men, 70.1% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 48%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 183 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 1 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 41 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
RIC Overview
Rhode Island College (RIC) is a four-year, public school located in Providence, RI. Rhode Island College was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The RIC's tuition & fees is $11,300 for Rhode Island residents and $27,299 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 74% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,912.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,155 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
RIC's acceptance rate is 91.82% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.11%. The median SAT score is 990.
RIC ranked 6th in Rhode Island Colleges rankings. Rhode Island College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Rhode Island College is $11,300 for in-state students and $27,299 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,112 for in-state students and $18,806 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,623 for Rhode Island residents and $28,102 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,447 for Rhode Island residents and $19,400 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,300 | $27,299 |
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| Graduate | $10,112 | $18,806 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,623 | $28,102 |
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| Graduate | $10,447 | $19,400 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Rhode Island College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at RIC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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