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Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College is a medium, public institution located in Providence, ri. Founded in 1854, Rhode Island College offers undergraduate degrees in 107 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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4,596 undergraduates
$10,966 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
87.5%
SAT score average
990
ACT score average
21
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
N/A
Key deadlines
June
30
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Rhode Island College is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Popular majors
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Social Work
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Accounting and Related Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$10,966
Additional expenses
Room & board
$13,414
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$1,490
Cost of attendance*
$27,070
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$26,499
Additional expenses
Room & board
$13,414
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$1,490
Cost of attendance*
$42,603
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Rhode Island College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,596, with gender binary students split 31% male and 69% female.
Total enrollment
5,768Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
41%
African American %
10%
Hispanic American %
22%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
21%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
Delta phi epsilon
Theta phi alpha
Sojourn
Alpha sigma tau
Harambee
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Rhode Island College to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Rhode Island College?
Rhode Island College is located in Providence, ri.
What is the acceptance rate at Rhode Island College?
The acceptance rate for Rhode Island College is 88%.
What’s the average GPA for Rhode Island College?
The average high school GPA for Rhode Island College students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Rhode Island College?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Rhode Island College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $108,280.
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