Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$11k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,986
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,519
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,719
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,688
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$24,705
Net price (after aid)$10,988
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$7,674
$30k – $48k$8,507
$48k – $75k$11,290
$75k – $110k$15,107
$110k+$16,800
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$56,318
Median debt at graduation$20,500
Est. monthly loan payment$217
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.7×Graduates earn about 2.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants41%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans48%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
46%
Freshman Retention
74%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$11k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
41% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$11k
Out-of-state
$26.5k
Net price
$11k
below avg
Pell
41%
above avg
Median debt
$20.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$56.3k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
81%
SAT range
860 - 1160
ACT range
15 - 23
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Providence, RI 02908
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (26)
Natural Sciences
BiologyEnvironmental Science
Social Sciences
PsychologyEconomicsInternational Relations
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentCybersecurity
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
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About Rhode Island College
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- Where is Rhode Island College located?
- Rhode Island College is located in Providence, RI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Rhode Island College?
- Rhode Island College is a public university based in RI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Rhode Island College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Rhode Island College is approximately 81%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Rhode Island College?
- Rhode Island College's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,986 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Rhode Island College?
- Rhode Island College reports total enrollment of approximately 5,612 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Rhode Island College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Rhode Island College.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Rhode Island College are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Rhode Island College, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/rhode-island-college