Rhode Island College Comparison

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Overview

RIC
Location Providence, RI
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 5,767
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #705
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website ric.edu
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Costs

RIC
Tuition (In State) $9,481
Tuition (Out of State) $25,014
Room & Board $13,719
Avg Net Price $11,549
Avg Grant Aid $6,998
% Receiving Grant Aid 92%

Admission

RIC
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 4,988
Admitted 4,045
Acceptance Rate 81.1%
Enrolled % 20.1%
Avg High School GPA 3.08
Typical High School Grades B
Admissions Standards Very Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range
SAT Range 860/1160
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Mar 15, 2025

Academics

RIC
Student to Faculty Ratio 14:1
Popular Majors
  • Education (21%)
  • Business (17%)
  • Psychology (12%)
  • Health Professions (11%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (8%)

Outcomes

RIC
Graduation Rate 44%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $42,000
Making Student Loan Payments 59%
Median Student Loan Debt $21,200
Median Loan Payment $219

Diversity

RIC
% Men 3%
% Women 14%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 62%
% Black 8%
% Hispanic 16%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 0%
% Unknown Race 8%

Students

RIC
% In-State 82%
% Out-of-State 17%

Campus

RIC
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/