Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · Public · 5,049 undergrads (medium, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,378 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $6,989 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $8,701 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $12,809 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,681 |
| All incomes (average) | $9,478 |
Sticker tuition: $11,300 in-state, $27,299 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Average SAT
- 990
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 42%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 48%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $56,318
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing24%
Business18%
Education11%
Psychology11%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Criminal Justice3%
Computer Science3%
Communications & Media3%
Biology & Life Sciences2%
English & Literature2%
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