Rhode Island College
PublicProvidence, RI
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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Dec 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Mar 15, 2027
Confirm on Rhode Island College's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $15,999 more per year in tuition and fees (2.4x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Rhode Island College takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
New England Tuition Break
Residents of the other New England states get a reduced out-of-state rate in approved majors. Which majors qualify depends on your home state.
Where do you stand against Rhode Island College's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Rhode Island College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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.
Does Rhode Island College offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Rhode Island College takes part in the New England Tuition Break, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Rhode Island College?
For 2024-25, Rhode Island College's published tuition and required fees were $27,299 for out-of-state students and $11,300 for in-state students -- $15,999 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Rhode Island College?
Rhode Island College's deadlines are Early Action Dec 15, 2026; Regular Decision Mar 15, 2027, 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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