Overview of Rhode Island College

Situated on a 180-acre campus in Providence, Rhode Island College is a comprehensive public institution. RIC students can select from roughly 90 majors and programs offered through the college’s five schools on the academic front. Academics are backed by a 14 to 1 student/faculty ratio and a mean class size of 24. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via many clubs and organizations. The Rhode Island College Anchormen and Anchorwomen play in the NCAA Division III Little East Conference.

The college sponsors twelve women’s and nine men’s varsity sports.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 7,771 (6,688 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 31% Male/69% Female
• 76% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $10,068 (in-state); $22,831 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,200
• Room and Board: $11,829
• Other Expenses: $1,440
• Total Cost: $24,537 (in-state); $37,300 (out-of-state)

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 90%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 71%
  • Loans: 66%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $6,013
  • Loans: $6,048

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Public Administration and Social Service Professions; and Psychology

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 73%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 20%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 50%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Rhode Island College Admissions

Rhode Island College, with an acceptance rate of 73%, is largely open to interested applicants. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps. Students should make a campus visit to determine if the institution is a good fit for them.

Admissions Data                        

• Rhode Island College Acceptance Rate: 73%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 450/560
  • SAT Math: 440/540
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 16/20
  • ACT English: 16/19
  • ACT Math: 16/19
  • ACT Writing: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Rhode Island College, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Rhode Island College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

University of Bridgeport, Alabama State University, College of St. Elizabeth, Albertus Magnus College, Bloomfield College, Texas Southern University, California State University Dominguez Hills

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Rhode Island College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, California State University Fresno, California State University Stanislaus, California State University Bakersfield, California State University East Bay, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Rhode Island College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Texas State University, Georgia State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Liberty University, University of Texas at El Paso

Applying to Rhode Island College

Application Deadline: March 15

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

http://www.ric.edu/admissions/Pages/default.aspx

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

http://www.ric.edu/admissions/pages/How-to-Apply.aspx

Graduate Admissions Website:

http://www.ric.edu/graduatestudies/Pages/default.aspx

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://www.applyweb.com/ricg/