# Rhode Island College

Providence, RI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/rhode-island-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 92% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 4,988 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 4,045 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 450–580 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 420–540 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $18,940 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $10,959 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $6,871 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $7,269 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $9,590 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $14,804 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $18,191 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 5,049 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 45% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $60,399 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,041 (FY2024) |

## What Rhode Island College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 217420. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology