College
Rhode Island College
- B-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Providence, RI
- 937 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- ValueB+
- DiversityB+
- CampusC-
- AthleticsC+
- Party SceneC+
- ProfessorsB
- LocationB+
- DormsC-
- Campus FoodC
- Student LifeC+
- SafetyA-
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Little East Conference
Rhode Island College Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Range
790-1020
ACT Range
16-20
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$9,145/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 71%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.69 responses
- 50%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.74 responses
- 51%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.74 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
184 GraduatesPsychology
140 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
108 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
93 GraduatesCommunications
89 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
75 GraduatesAccounting
56 GraduatesEarly Childhood Education
53 GraduatesHealth Care Management
44 GraduatesElementary Education
41 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,598Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
50%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 54%
- of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.76 responses
Poll
- 56%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.96 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
47%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%- 86%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.42 responses
Rhode Island College Reviews
937 reviews
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I love Rhode Island College. Beautiful campus and always ready to help staff made me feel that this was a place where I could learn, improve myself, and earn a better education than in my home country, Poland. I took eight incredible classes, and I liked all of them, with no exception! Moreover, all of my professors gave me support during my first year and made sure that I was on the right track, which was very important to me, as an international student. I wish there were more scholarships for students like me, who are struggling with out-of-state tuition.
Rhode Island College has been such an amazing experience. Although it is a small commuter school, they have plenty of activities and student organizations to be involved in. I completed my undergraduate degree in the Feinstein School of Education and am now continuing onto my graduate degree in Social Work. I suggest taking advantage of professors office hours and spent time on campus! Also, Learning 4 Life (L4L) and ALLIED (leadership course)
Rhode Island College is a great college for in-state and out-of-state students alike. With great degree programs and extra-curricular activities, and friendly people from the students to the faculty and staff. The professors are very passionate in what they teach, and are willing to do anything that they can to help you succeed in both your classes and your personal goals. If you choose to attend Rhode Island College you will get a rich college experience, full of knowledgeable professors, friendly peers, and a well landscaped college campus. Being a RI native, there is no other school that I would choose.