Rhode Island College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1821 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #495 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #448 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 12 | In Rhode Island |
| #3 of 6 | In Providence |
| #85 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 50 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 4,785
- Graduates
- 982
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.ric.edu
Rhode Island College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Rhode Island College has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 78% | 83% |
| Applicants | 4,988 | 1,652 | 3,329 |
| Admissions | 4,045 | 1,282 | 2,762 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 799 | 259 | 540 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 14 | 4 | 10 |
1,085 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
181 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
90 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 860
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Rhode Island College are 860-1160 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2901 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1467 (26%) |
| Black or African American | 629 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 423 (7%) |
| Asian | 190 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 106 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 12 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,998
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,481 | $8,910 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,481 | $8,910 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,014 | $17,352 |
| Fee in-district | $1,505 | $878 |
| Fee in-state | $1,505 | $878 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,505 | $878 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 840 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,719 |
| Room charge | $7,409 |
| Meal charge | $6,310 |
Rhode Island College majors
Rhode Island College has granted 1,048 bachelor's degrees across 77 programs, 327 master's across 26 programs, and 11 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rhode Island College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 79 | 105 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 121 | ||
| Psychology, General | 112 | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 50 | 7 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 51 | ||
| Accounting | 38 | 5 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 43 | ||
| Computer Science | 41 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | ||
| Education, Other | 35 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 24 | 8 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 24 | 3 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 27 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 24 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 24 | ||
| Youth Services & Administration | 11 | 13 | |
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 21 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 21 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 18 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 4 | |
| History, General | 12 | 3 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 14 | 1 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 14 | ||
| Sociology, General | 14 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 13 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 12 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 10 | 1 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 11 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 11 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | 4 | |
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 10 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 9 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 9 | ||
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology & Technician | 9 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 8 | ||
| Economics, General | 8 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Public Health & Community Nurse & Nursing | 8 | ||
| Education, General | 7 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 7 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| School Psychology | 7 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 6 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | 3 | |
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 6 | ||
| Public Administration | 6 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 5 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Graphic Design | 5 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | ||
| Painting | 5 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 4 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 4 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Digital Arts | 3 | ||
| Jewelry Arts | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 3 | ||
| Women's Studies | 3 | ||
| Acting | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 2 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Geography | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Photography | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Printmaking | 2 | ||
| Adult Development and Aging | 1 | ||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 1 | ||
| Sculpture | 1 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 1 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,048 | 327 | 11 |
Rhode Island College has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 34% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 37% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rhode Island College has published 4,591 scientific papers with 62,111 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 51 | 259 |
| 1993 | 55 | 323 |
| 1994 | 71 | 311 |
| 1995 | 69 | 373 |
| 1996 | 57 | 412 |
| 1997 | 93 | 496 |
| 1998 | 70 | 582 |
| 1999 | 80 | 534 |
| 2000 | 77 | 748 |
| 2001 | 57 | 701 |
| 2002 | 43 | 772 |
| 2003 | 65 | 869 |
| 2004 | 55 | 904 |
| 2005 | 81 | 1098 |
| 2006 | 65 | 1105 |
| 2007 | 72 | 1284 |
| 2008 | 90 | 1356 |
| 2009 | 75 | 1497 |
| 2010 | 69 | 1630 |
| 2011 | 102 | 1855 |
| 2012 | 127 | 1985 |
| 2013 | 156 | 2163 |
| 2014 | 228 | 2335 |
| 2015 | 252 | 2371 |
| 2016 | 156 | 2496 |
| 2017 | 163 | 2554 |
| 2018 | 198 | 2790 |
| 2019 | 155 | 3849 |
| 2020 | 167 | 3930 |
| 2021 | 163 | 4201 |
| 2022 | 123 | 4187 |
| 2023 | 174 | 4294 |
| 2024 | 114 | 4190 |
Rhode Island College alumni
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Viola Davis
- Occupations
- television produceractorfilm actorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Viola Davis is an American actress and film producer. Her accolades include both the Triple Crown of Acting and EGOT. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012 and 2017. The New York Times ranked her ninth on its list of the greatest actors of the 21st century (2020). Davis received the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2025.
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Jim Langevin
- Enrolled in Rhode Island College
- In 1990 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
James R. Langevin is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district from 2001 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the first quadriplegic to serve in Congress; Langevin was appointed to be the first quadriplegic speaker pro tempore of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019. Langevin did not seek reelection in 2022.
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Allan Fung
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Allan Wai-Ket Fung is an American attorney and politician who served as Mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island, from 2009 to 2021. He was the Republican nominee for Governor of Rhode Island in the 2014 and 2018 elections as well as the Republican nominee for U.S. representative for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district in 2022.
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Pete Gaynor
- Enrolled in Rhode Island College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in history
- Biography
-
Peter Thomas Gaynor is an American Certified Emergency Manager who served briefly as acting Secretary of Homeland Security under President Trump. Gaynor previously served as administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). He was appointed as Acting Administrator by President Donald Trump on March 8, 2019, and became Administrator on January 16, 2020.
General info
| Alternative names | RI College R.I. College RIC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1854 |
| Motto | Reach. Inspire. Connect. |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 837 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 600 Mount Pleasant Ave Providence, Rhode Island, 02908 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 191,000 |
| Phone | 4014568000 |