Rhode Island College

Providence, RI · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Rhode Island College reported a 81.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Rhode Island College is a public 4-year institution in Providence, RI, with an SAT reference of 990. The historical average net price is $9,478 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

81.1%

4,988 applicants

SAT reference

990

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$9,478

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Rhode Island College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)8609901120
ACT (composite, 1–36)26—31

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

47.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

73.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$56,318

Student Body

5,049

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Rhode Island College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$6,378
$30,001 – $48,000$6,989
$48,001 – $75,000$8,701
$75,001 – $110,000$12,809
$110,000+$15,681

Top Majors at Rhode Island College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions255
Business, Management & Marketing175
Public Administration & Social Services119
Education105
Psychology93
Visual & Performing Arts55
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice43
Computer & Information Sciences39
Social Sciences37
English Language & Literature29

Financial Aid at Rhode Island College

About Rhode Island College

Official website: https://www.ric.edu/

Admissions: https://www.ric.edu/admissions-financial-aid

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island College

What is the acceptance rate at Rhode Island College?

Rhode Island College reported a 81% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 4,988. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Rhode Island College?

The historical 81% acceptance rate suggests Rhode Island College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Rhode Island College?

The imported historical records for Rhode Island College include an SAT reference value of 990. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Rhode Island College?

The stored historical average net price at Rhode Island College is $9,478 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 94%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $6,998 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Rhode Island College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Rhode Island College is 47%. its stored first-year retention rate is 73%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $56,318. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Rhode Island College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Rhode Island College?

Rhode Island College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on March 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Rhode Island College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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