Rhode Island College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1793 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #489 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #442 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 12 | In Rhode Island |
| #3 of 6 | In Providence |
| #85 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 47 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 4,719
- Graduates
- 1,068
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- 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 88% 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 | 88% | 84% | 89% |
| Applicants | 3,921 | 1,244 | 2,675 |
| Admissions | 3,432 | 1,045 | 2,385 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 653 | 212 | 441 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 21 | 6 | 15 |
2,124 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
241 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
103 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 870
or below
75% of them
had 1110
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Rhode Island College are 870-1110 (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 | 3068 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1401 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 594 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 392 (7%) |
| Asian | 189 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 102 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (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
- $7,537
- Students receiving aid
- 88%
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 | $1,485 | $878 |
| Fee in-state | $1,485 | $878 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,485 | $878 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 888 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,389 |
| Room charge | $7,409 |
| Meal charge | $5,980 |
Rhode Island College majors
Rhode Island College has granted 1,231 bachelor's degrees across 79 programs, 240 master's across 30 programs, and 23 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 | 78 | 80 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 150 | ||
| Psychology, General | 140 | 5 | |
| Accounting | 50 | 13 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 60 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 59 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 51 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 47 | 2 | |
| Computer Science | 43 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 27 | 6 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | 2 | |
| Youth Services & Administration | 23 | 6 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 28 | ||
| Sociology, General | 25 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | 3 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | 7 | |
| Finance, General | 20 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 11 | 8 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 19 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 19 | ||
| Education, Other | 18 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 18 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 17 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 16 | ||
| Education, General | 15 | ||
| Creative Writing | 13 | 1 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 14 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 12 | ||
| Graphic Design | 12 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 11 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | ||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 11 | ||
| History, General | 9 | 1 | |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 10 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 9 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 9 | ||
| Acting | 8 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | 1 | |
| Nursing Administration | 8 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | 2 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 6 | ||
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology & Technician | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | 3 | |
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Dance, General | 5 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 5 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 5 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 5 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | ||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Photography | 4 | ||
| Sculpture | 4 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Digital Arts | 3 | ||
| Public Administration | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Junior High & Middle School Special Education Programs | 1 | ||
| Environmental Chemistry | 1 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Geography | 1 | ||
| Jewelry Arts | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 1 | ||
| Painting | 1 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,231 | 240 | 23 |
Rhode Island College has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 36% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rhode Island College has published 3,969 scientific papers with 45,043 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 56 | 224 |
| 1992 | 49 | 191 |
| 1993 | 53 | 266 |
| 1994 | 65 | 259 |
| 1995 | 67 | 294 |
| 1996 | 52 | 308 |
| 1997 | 89 | 393 |
| 1998 | 67 | 474 |
| 1999 | 62 | 423 |
| 2000 | 77 | 591 |
| 2001 | 54 | 538 |
| 2002 | 40 | 597 |
| 2003 | 58 | 689 |
| 2004 | 53 | 684 |
| 2005 | 61 | 796 |
| 2006 | 63 | 845 |
| 2007 | 60 | 1037 |
| 2008 | 60 | 1077 |
| 2009 | 68 | 1224 |
| 2010 | 63 | 1263 |
| 2011 | 75 | 1508 |
| 2012 | 106 | 1613 |
| 2013 | 115 | 1729 |
| 2014 | 214 | 1914 |
| 2015 | 224 | 1821 |
| 2016 | 140 | 1894 |
| 2017 | 123 | 1895 |
| 2018 | 182 | 2188 |
| 2019 | 133 | 2918 |
| 2020 | 137 | 3039 |
| 2021 | 127 | 3057 |
| 2022 | 111 | 3214 |
| 2023 | 124 | 3192 |
Rhode Island College alumni
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Viola Davis
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actortelevision producerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Viola Davis is an American actress and producer. Davis is one of the few performers to have been awarded an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony (EGOT). She is the sole black actress to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting as well as the third person to achieve both statuses. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012 and 2017, and in 2020, The New York Times ranked her ninth on its list of the greatest actors of the 21st century. Her film breakthrough came with her role in the drama Doubt (2008), for which she received her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
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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
- politicianlawyer
- 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 | 850 |
| 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 |