Skip to Main Content
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
College

Rhode Island College

#7 in Best Value Colleges in Rhode Island
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Providence, RI
  • 946 reviews
B-
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-
View Full Report Card
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 $31,700.
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
Work Here? Claim Your College

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

Test Prep

SAT and ACT Prep Options
Learn More
  • Affordable, effective, and enjoyable online test prep
  • Guaranteed score improvement with smart feedback and progress tracking

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.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $7,602/ year
  • $30-48k
    $8,200/ year
  • $49-75k
    $11,009/ year
  • $76-110k
    $13,968/ year
  • $110k+
    $15,107/ year
Student Loan Options from Lenders
Learn More
  • Rates starting at 4.26% APR + 1% Cash Back
  • No application, origination or disbursement fees
Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.

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
Do You Work at Rhode Island College? Claim Your College Today!
Claim your free account to keep your college's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.

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
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 46 responses
Report
  • Commuter
    43%
  • Diverse
    26%
  • Average
    22%
  • Ghetto
    7%
  • Driven
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
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
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 43 responses
Report
  • Diverse oppotunity for all
    35%
  • Interesting bunch
    21%
  • Cheap
    16%
  • Complicated
    9%
  • Beautiful
    7%
  • Hidden Gem
    5%
  • Inspirational
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,600/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
46%
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
Colleges like Rhode Island College
More

Rhode Island College Reviews

946 reviews
All Categories
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.
Start Your Review of Rhode Island College
Rate It!
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)
I’m a junior in the nursing program at RIC. RIC has one of the best nursing schools in New England, it’s hard work but it’s worth it in the end. The nursing professors are amazing! They’re always willing to help and give extra help if needed. They know what they’re doing making the program 100% better, and they want their students to succeed.