PublicSuburbanRhode Island College
RIC
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Rhode Island College is a public institution in Providence with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1010, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,318 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,988.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History Rhode Island College was first established as the "Rhode Island State Normal School" by the Rhode Island General Assembly in 1854.
- •His efforts were rewarded in 1871 when the General Assembly unanimously voted a $10,000 appropriation for the school's re-opening in Providence.
- •Renamed the "Rhode Island Normal School", the institution settled into a period of steady growth punctuated by periodic moves to larger quarters.
- •In 1920, the Rhode Island Normal School was renamed "Rhode Island College of Education" by order of the General Assembly.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1010
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Regular Decision
May 1
Decision by rolling
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Decision Notifications
Transfer Admission
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
52.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,833
Academics
Programs (107)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
34
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from RI state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Amtrak
Providence Station downtown (Amtrak and MBTA commuter rail)
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Downtown Providence
State capital with restaurants, WaterFire, and cultural venues, 10 minutes away
Federal Hill
Historic Italian neighborhood with restaurants and bakeries
Providence Performing Arts Center
Broadway shows and concerts
Roger Williams Park
Large urban park with zoo, botanical gardens, and museum
Days out near Providence
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Providence, from real bookable tour times.
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