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Rhode Island College

#7 in Best Value Colleges in Rhode Island
  • 4 Year
  • Providence, RI
  • 978 reviews
    How to Apply
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      C+
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      C-
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      A
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    Rhode Island College is a public college located in North Providence, Rhode Island in the Providence Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,461 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Rhode Island College acceptance rate is 74%. Popular majors include Nursing, Psychology, and Social Work and Youth Services. Graduating 46% of students, Rhode Island College alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,600.
    About Rhode Island College...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Little East Conference
    Address
    600 Mount Pleasant Ave
    Providence, RI 02908
    Website
    ric.edu
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    Rhode Island College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    74%
    Application Deadline
    March 15
    SAT Range
    880-1090
    ACT Range
    15-22
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $9,008/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,877/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    88%

    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
    51%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.77 responses
    52%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.77 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      184 Graduates
    • Psychology
      140 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      108 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      93 Graduates
    • Communications
      89 Graduates
    • Business
      75 Graduates
    • Accounting
      56 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      53 Graduates
    • Healthcare Management
      44 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      41 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    5,461Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,616
    Undergrads Over 25
    13%
    Pell Grant
    54%
    Varsity Athletes
    5%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 49 responses
    Report
    • Commuter
      43%
    • Diverse
      27%
    • Average
      20%
    • Ghetto
      6%
    • Diverse
      2%
    • Driven
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    53%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.79 responses
    Poll
    56%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.99 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 46 responses
    Report
    • Diverse oppotunity for all
      37%
    • Interesting bunch
      20%
    • Cheap
      17%
    • Complicated
      9%
    • Beautiful
      7%
    • Hidden Gem
      4%
    • Inspirational
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $41,400/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    46%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
    86%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.42 responses
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    Rhode Island College Reviews

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    Rhode Island College is an excellent school with a very supportive staff. The student community is tightnit, and there is something for everyone: small class sizes, knowledgeable professors, and a wide range of clubs activities, including Greek life. The campus has undergone renovations and is has beautiful facilities. Overall, RIC is a great bang for your buck if you're looking for an excellent education and location!
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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)