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Rhode Island College
Providence, RIPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 92% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Rhode Island College is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Providence, RI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 92%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
92% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading450 - 580
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math420 - 540
200typical 50% range800
ACT CompositeNot Reported
92%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences23% of degrees
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,536
Earnings 5yr: $129,838
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,238
Earnings 5yr: $67,913
Debt: $27,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,259
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,068
Earnings 5yr: $80,586
Debt: $27,000
Education, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,105
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,873
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,725
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,410
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,898
Earnings 5yr: $67,274
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,470
Earnings 5yr: $74,665
Debt: $23,750
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $69,995
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $69,742
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,017
Earnings 5yr: $66,005
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,616
Earnings 5yr: $66,478
Debt: $18,881
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,959
Earnings 5yr: $94,239
Debt: $13,867
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,310
Earnings 5yr: $72,802
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,316
Earnings 5yr: $66,247
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,643
Earnings 5yr: $49,819
Debt: $21,100
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,779
Earnings 5yr: $68,594
Debt: $26,949
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,221
Earnings 5yr: $66,333
Debt: $23,044
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,156
Earnings 5yr: $55,218
Debt: $21,625
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$9,478
In-State Tuition$11,300
Out-of-State Tuition$27,299
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
42%
Pell Grants
47%
Take Loans
60%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,882
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,318
Completion Signals
48%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,833
Est. Monthly Payment
$149/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
32%
Men68%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 32% men and 68% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
45%
Part-Time Share
14%
Avg Family Income
$52,828
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