Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College is a public college or university in Providence, RI, with about 107 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 48.13% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,300
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,478 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 91.82% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,049 85.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.13%
- Average SAT Score: 990
Rhode Island College: what the data shows
Common questions about Rhode Island College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Rhode Island College?
Rhode Island College is located in Providence, RI (ZIP 02908).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Rhode Island College public or private?
Rhode Island College is a Public institution.
How much does Rhode Island College cost?
Published tuition: $11,300 in-state, $27,299 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,478.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,378 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,989 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,701 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,809 |
| $110,001+ | $15,681 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $45,200.
How hard is it to get into Rhode Island College?
Admission rate: 91.82%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 990.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Rhode Island College?
Total enrollment: 5,049 students.
About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Rhode Island College?
150%-time completion rate: 48.13%.
First-year retention: 73.3%.
What do graduates of Rhode Island College earn?
Median earnings: $46,882 six years after entry; $56,318 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,500.
42.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Rhode Island College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,536 completions)
- Social Work (160 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (134 completions)
- General Psychology (102 completions)
- CIP 520301 (69 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (50 completions)
- CIP 449999 (46 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (43 completions)
- CIP 520206 (42 completions)
- Computer Science (39 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Rhode Island College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 91.82%; completion rate 48.13%; median earnings $56,318 at 10 years; net price $9,478. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$11,300
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Rhode Island College was $11,300.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,478
2024 Value
In 2024 Rhode Island College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,478.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,912 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,478 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$45,200 4-Year In-State Tuition
$109,196 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Rhode Island College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
47.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Rhode Island College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Rhode Island College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,602 | $18,300 | $9,938 |
| 2014 | $7,602 | $18,300 | $9,509 |
| 2015 | $8,197 | $19,858 | $9,613 |
| 2016 | $8,206 | $19,867 | $10,480 |
| 2017 | $8,776 | $21,289 | $10,366 |
| 2018 | $8,929 | $21,692 | $10,523 |
| 2019 | $9,578 | $23,043 | $10,922 |
| 2020 | $10,260 | $24,735 | $12,144 |
| 2021 | $10,702 | $25,900 | $10,986 |
| 2022 | $10,966 | $26,499 | $12,599 |
| 2023 | $10,986 | $26,519 | $10,988 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91.82% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 990
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Rhode Island College in 2024 is 5,049 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.14% 100% Completion Time
48.13% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.14% of students graduating from Rhode Island College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Rhode Island College.
Return on Investment
$20,500 Median Student Debt
$56,318 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.40% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1385.49% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Rhode Island College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Social Work: 160 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 134 completions
General Psychology: 102 completions
CIP 52.0301: 69 completions
Health Professions and Related Programs: 50 completions
CIP 44.9999: 46 completions
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration: 43 completions
CIP 52.0206: 42 completions
Computer Science: 39 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,536 completions
Most popular programs at Rhode Island College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Rhode Island College graduates.
About
Rhode Island College is a public institution located in Providence, RI, offering 107 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 5,049 students. The admission rate is 91.82%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 990. The institution maintains a 48.13% graduation rate. Approximately 42.05% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Providence, RI 02908
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 107 distinct degree programs, Rhode Island College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Rhode Island College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $11,300 and average net price is $9,478 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Rhode Island College?
The admission rate is 91.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Rhode Island College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Rhode Island College reports midpoint SAT about 990.
What do graduates of Rhode Island College earn?
Median earnings are $46,882 six years after entry and $56,318 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Rhode Island College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Rhode Island College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,500.
How big is Rhode Island College?
Total enrollment is about 5,049 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Rhode Island College public or private?
Rhode Island College is a public institution located in Providence, RI.
Is Rhode Island College an HBCU?
No. Rhode Island College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Rhode Island College a tribal college?
No. Rhode Island College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Rhode Island College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Rhode Island College reports 28.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Rhode Island College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Rhode Island College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.