Rhode Island College
Website: http://www.ric.edu
Address: 600 Mount Pleasant Ave , Providence , Rhode Island – 2908
Phone: (401) 456-8000
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type
Four or more years Public
Awards offered
Less then 1 year certificate, Bachelor’s, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Master’s, Post-master’s certificate
Campus setting
Midsize City
Campus housing
Yes
Carnegie classification
Master’s Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Athletics (football)
NCAA, Not applicable
Religious affiliation
Not applicable
Calendar system
Semester
Remedial services
Yes
Academic/career counseling service
Yes
Employment services for students
Yes
Placement services for completers
Yes
On-campus daycare
Yes
Distance learning
No
ROTC
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
Weekend/evening college
Yes
ADMISSIONS: INFORMATION
Application fee
$50
STATISTICS
TOTAL
MEN
WOMEN
Applicants
3,636
1,263
2,373
Percent admitted
72%
65%
76%
Admitted applicants who enrolled
43%
41%
44%
TEST SCORES
P 25
P 75
SAT Critical reading
430
530
SAT Math
420
530
SAT Writing
430
530
ACT Composite
18
22
ACT English
16
20
ACT Math
16
21
Secondary school GPA
Recommended
Secondary school record
Required
Completion of college preparatory program
Required
Recommendations
Required
Admissions test scores
Required
COST
EXPENSES
AMOUNT
In-state tuition
$4,889
Out-of-state tuition
$13,600
Books and supplies
$900
On-campus room and board
$8,250
On-campus other expenses
$1,440
FINANCIAL AID
TYPE
AVG %
AVG AMOUNT
Financial aid
79%
–
Federal grant aid
32%
$4,193
State or local grant aid
40%
$1,312
Institutional grant aid
40%
–
Loan aid
56%
$4,900
STUDENT BODY
ENROLLMENT
TOTAL
% MEN
% WOMEN
Enrolled
9,085
31%
69%
Estimated undergraduates enrolled
7,601
Estimated graduates enrolled
1,484
Undergraduates 24 years old
75%
Undergraduates 25 – 65 years old
23%
GRADUATION RATE
Total
46%
Men
40%
Women
49%
Bachelor’s degree – 4 years
16%
Bachelor’s degree – 5 years
36%
Bachelor’s degree – 6 years
46%
Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
In-state
$4,958
$5,256
$5,771
$6,408
11.0%
Out-of-state
$12,888
$13,664
$14,482
$15,488
6.9%
Books and supplies
$800
$850
$900
$1,000
11.1%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$7,380
$7,820
$8,250
$8,818
6.9%
Other
$1,440
$1,440
$1,440
$1,440
0.0%
Off Campus
Room and board
$7,350
$7,820
$10,500
$11,540
9.9%
Other
$2,200
$2,200
$2,200
$2,200
0.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other
$2,200
$2,200
$2,200
$2,200
0.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
On Campus
$14,578
$15,366
$16,361
$17,666
8.0%
Off Campus
$15,308
$16,126
$19,371
$21,148
9.2%
Off Campus with Family
$7,958
$8,306
$8,871
$9,608
8.3%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$22,508
$23,774
$25,072
$26,746
6.7%
Off Campus
$23,238
$24,534
$28,082
$30,228
7.6%
Off Campus with Family
$15,888
$16,714
$17,582
$18,688
6.3%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$50
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
4,028
1,401
2,627
Percent admitted
71%
62%
76%
Percent admitted who enrolled
42%
43%
41%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
Secondary school rank
X
Secondary school record
X
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
Recommendations
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
1,081
91%
ACT
70
6%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
- Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
- Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
420
530
SAT Math
420
530
SAT Writing
430
530
ACT Composite
17
21
ACT English
15
22
ACT Math
16
21
ACT Writing
7
8
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
12/1/1958 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
4/21/2004 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
4/25/2009 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1978 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1973 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
1/1/1954 –
Accredited