Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College is one of the two public 4-year colleges in Rhode Island. The campus is located in a suburb, in Providence.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,171 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,040 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 780 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 75%). Every year 46% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.RIC's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,637, and fees were $1,139. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,150 and $1,139 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students8,171 |
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate75% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1958 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2009 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 05/01/1962 - Current |
Admission
74%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 880 to 1090 |
ACT | 15 to 22 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Recommended |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $339/credit | |
In State Students | $339/credit | |
Out of State Students | $779/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $399/credit | |
In State Students | $399/credit | |
Out of State Students | $777/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $15,255 | $15,255 | $35,055 |
ADN | 70 | $23,730 | $23,730 | $54,530 |
BSN | 125 | $42,375 | $42,375 | $97,375 |
FNP | 50 | $19,950 | $19,950 | $38,850 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 88% of Rhode Island College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 54% | $4,517 |
Other Federal Grant | 41% | $428 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $6,168 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 42% | $4,571 |
Federal Student Loans | 66% | $4,914 |
Private Loans | 10% | $10,582 |
$9,008
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$7,602 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,200 |
$48,001 to $75,000$11,009 |
$75,001 to $110,000$13,968 |
Over $110,000$15,107 |
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Student Population
7,077
Undergrads
1,094
Graduates
5,691
Women
2,480
Men
69%
Full-time
31%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
60% |
Hispanic |
18% |
Black/African American |
9% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
Asian |
3% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Rhode Island state board of nursing.