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Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College is a medium, public institution located in Providence, ri. Founded in 1854, Rhode Island College offers undergraduate degrees in 107 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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4,785 undergraduates
$10,986 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
81.1%
SAT score average
1010
ACT score average
21
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
$50
Key deadlines
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Rhode Island College is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Popular majors
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Social Work
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Accounting and Related Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
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View more schoolsAnnual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$10,986
Additional expenses
Room & board
$13,719
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$1,440
Cost of attendance*
$27,345
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$26,519
Additional expenses
Room & board
$13,719
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$1,440
Cost of attendance*
$42,878
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Rhode Island College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,785, with gender binary students split 31% male and 69% female.
Total enrollment
5,767Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
50%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
25%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
8%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
Delta phi epsilon
Theta phi alpha
Sojourn
Alpha sigma tau
Harambee
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
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Where is Rhode Island College?
Rhode Island College is located in Providence, ri.
What is the acceptance rate at Rhode Island College?
The acceptance rate for Rhode Island College is 81%.
What’s the average GPA for Rhode Island College?
The average high school GPA for Rhode Island College students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Rhode Island College?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Rhode Island College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $109,380.
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