Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · Public
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Rhode Island College admitted 91.8% of applicants university-wide (4,972 of 5,415).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 91.8% | 4,972 | 5,415 |
| In-state | 80.0% | 3,200 | 4,000 |
| Out-of-state | 77.8% | 700 | 900 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 50 | 100 |
| Men | 90.2% | 1,606 | 1,780 |
| Women | 92.6% | 3,361 | 3,629 |
Of 4,972 admitted students, 1,149 enrolled (23.1% yield).
Rhode Island College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 870–1120
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Rhode Island College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $46,413/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,299 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,114 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $46,413/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $6,378 |
| $30k–48k | $6,989 |
| $48k–75k | $8,701 |
| $75k–110k | $12,809 |
| Over $110k | $15,681 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Presidential)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Rhode Island College Foundation Scholarships — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Merit Scholarship — $4,000 - $12,000 per year (International Aid)
Rhode Island College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
- Official High School Transcript
- 250-word College Essay (optional)
- School Counselor or Personal Letter of Recommendation (optional)
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Common Application
- Official High School Transcript
- 250-word College Essay (optional)
- School Counselor or Personal Letter of Recommendation (optional)
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Rhode Island College · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Rhode Island College requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $56,318
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 48.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,500
- At graduation
Rhode Island College · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #705
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (18%), Psychology (11%), Visual & performing arts (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 47% of class sections have under 20 students.
Rhode Island College Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.