RIC Description

A small college on a campus comprised of historical buildings, Rhode Island College is a traditional New England school. It is also a school that in recent years has grown and expanded in recent years.

In addition to the physical expansion of its campus, Rhode Island College has also grown in its population, attracting an ever-growing student body.

Much of the attraction is the location, being that it’s in a quiet, scenic area of Providence, but still only minutes from the exciting downtown.

The academics are also a source of attraction. That is, in addition to receiving high-ranks from numerous publications, Rhode Island College offers programs of study that encompass the creative and liberal arts and practical professional fields.

At Rhode Island College, a student can major in:

*Art
*Creative Writing
*Film
*Political Science
*Women’s Studies
*Criminal Justice
*Nursing
*Health Care Administration
*Radiologic Technology

In addition to the activities within Providence, students may get involved with on-campus activities like student organizations and campus ministry.

Undergraduate admissions applications must be accompanied by a personal essay, transcripts, recommendation letters and SAT or ACT scores. In addition to using these materials, Rhode Island College also looks at extracurricular activities and accomplishments when evaluating applicants.

Tuition for state residents is almost half of what it is for out-of-state residents. Many students also receive financial aid, which is usually a combined package consisting of loans, grants, work-study and sometimes scholarships.

Quick Facts about Rhode Island College

Location

Northeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascots

Anchormen, Anchorwomen

Nickname

RIC

Website

www.ric.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$5,420

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,500

Retention Rate

76%

Enrollment

8,978

Year Established

1854

RIC Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 3 See all ratings

100% of students gave Rhode Island College 3 stars overall.

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Student at This School - Grad Year 2014

Overall Rating:
3

Detailed Ratings

This college is very community orientated they are active in the community. Academically you are encouraged to volunteer and go on to do a masters if you want to. So far I have made friends and had the support I needed from the faculty. I encourage prospective students to visit this college as it is economic not as expensive as other colleges. The college is within the city of Providence and is very diverse as part of Rhode Island. In the spring and summer you can take advantage of the ocean with the many sporting activities, in the winter there are opportunities to ski or/ and snowboard. Its definitely a young college but I am in my forties and I definitely don't feel out of place. As they say college is what you make it.

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RIC Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
7,601
Freshman Class
2,013
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
8,978

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
85%
Graduate
15%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
100%
Out-of-State
0%

Gender of Students

Women
70%
Men
30%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
70%
Latino
7%
Other
15%

Students State Origin

Rhode Island
100%
Massachusetts
16%
Connecticut
3%
New York
1%
New Hampshire
1%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%

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