Rhode Island College

Providence, RI · Public · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate: 92%; Open
Average net price: $10,959; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 45%
Median earnings: $60,399; 10 years after enrolling

Rhode Island College is a public college in Providence, RI with 5,049 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants, and admitted students average 990 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $10,959 per year ($6,871 for families earning under $30,000). 45% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,399 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate: 92%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 4,988; Fall 2023
Admitted: 4,045; Fall 2023
Yield: 20%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing450–580

200800

SAT Math420–540

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What Rhode Island College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPARequired
College-prep courseworkRequired
Class rankNot considered
Essay or personal statementConsidered
RecommendationsConsidered
Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
Legacy statusConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $18,940; sticker price, per year
In-state tuition: $11,709
Out-of-state tuition: $28,268

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$6,871
$30–48k$7,269
$48–75k$9,590
$75–110k$14,804
$110k+$18,191

Get a personal estimate with Rhode Island College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 45%
Freshman retention: 73%
Median earnings: $60,399; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $19,041; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 5,049
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1
Receive Pell grants: 43%

White48%
Hispanic28%
Black12%
Asian3%

Rhode Island College FAQ

What is Rhode Island College's acceptance rate?+

Rhode Island College admits 92% of applicants, which makes it open.

What SAT score do you need for Rhode Island College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–580 on SAT Reading and Writing and 420–540 on SAT Math; the average total is 990.

Is Rhode Island College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Rhode Island College?+

In Fall 2023, 4,988 students applied to Rhode Island College and 4,045 were admitted; 813 enrolled.

Does Rhode Island College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Rhode Island College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Rhode Island College require an essay?+

Rhode Island College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Rhode Island College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $18,940 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,959.

What is Rhode Island College's graduation rate?+

45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 217420 · How we use this data