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Rhode Island College

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Providence, RI

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Rhode Island College, in Providence, RI, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 5,049 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 92% of applicants. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $84,238/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate92%
SAT range870–1120
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads5,049
Yield (admits who enroll)20%
Next deadlineDec 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$17,454
4-year grad rate47%
Median earnings, 10yr out$56,318

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans47%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out60%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$44,144/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$58,779/yr
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$48,514/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems and Services$76,873/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$70,470/yr
Accounting and Related Services$68,616/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$58,221/yr
Marketing$57,119/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$51,105/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$83,259/yr
Education
Special Education and Teaching$56,477/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$53,057/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$49,069/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$48,948/yr
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$45,378/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$84,238/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$83,068/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$57,195/yr
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$51,379/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$50,854/yr
History
History$46,105/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$58,156/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$72,410/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$54,516/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$66,959/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$52,758/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$53,312/yr
Social Sciences
Sociology$59,643/yr
Political Science and Government$54,540/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$51,090/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$50,335/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$41,883/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity888
Typical room charge$7,409
Typical board charge$5,980

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rhode Island College's acceptance rate?

Rhode Island College in Providence, RI admits approximately 92% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Rhode Island College?

Admitted students at Rhode Island College typically score between 870–1120 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Rhode Island College cost?

Rhode Island College's total cost of attendance is reported at $17,454 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Rhode Island College?

Rhode Island College's earliest deadline is Dec 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Rhode Island College require students to live on campus?

No -- Rhode Island College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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