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Rhode Island College
Providence,
RI
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate88%
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About Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College is a public, state college in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island. Rhode Island College was founded in 1854. The college currently enrolls around 5,787 students a year, including 4,719 undergrad students.
Rhode Island College Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Rhode Island College. Rhode Island College admitted 88% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 3,921 applications received in 2022, 3,432 students were offered admission.
| Rhode Island College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 88% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 15% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Rhode Island College is located in the town of Providence, Rhode Island, near Boston.
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College Info
Rhode Island College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Mar 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Rhode Island College is Mar 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Rhode Island College is Jun 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Rhode Island College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
420 - 540
Reading SAT Range
450 - 570
Rhode Island College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$24,400
In State$39,933
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,481
$25,014
Fees
$1,505
$1,505
Housing
$13,414
$13,414
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Rhode Island College is like? There are approximately 5,787 students enrolled at Rhode Island College, including 4,719 undergraduate students and 1,068 graduate students. 78% percent of students attend school full-time, 86% percent are from RI and 14% percent of students are from other states.
78%
Full Time22%
Part Time86%
In State14%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
5,787
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
88%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Mar 15
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