Acceptance
92%
Avg SAT
990
In-State
$11,300
Grad Rate (4yr)
27%
Retention
73%
Earnings
$56,318
AI Overview
Rhode Island College offers accessible liberal arts education in Providence, with standout programs in history and natural resources conservation. The campus fosters a close-knit community where first-generation students and career-changers find strong support through small class sizes and faculty mentorship. Students who value practical experience alongside classroom learning thrive here. What sets it apart: the college's deep Rhode Island roots mean exceptional local internship connections and community partnerships that translate directly into career opportunities.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$11,300
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,299
Room & Board
$13,414
Average Net Price
$9,478
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
42%
Take Federal Loans
47%
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$56,318Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$20,500Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
49 graduates
$84,238
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
42 graduates
$83,259
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
121 graduates
$83,068
4 yrs after graduation
Management Information Systems and Services
13 graduates
$76,873
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
10 graduates
$70,470
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
39 graduates
$68,616
4 yrs after graduation
Sociology
23 graduates
$59,643
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
36 graduates
$58,779
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
66 graduates
$58,221
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
53 graduates
$58,156
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
76+ programsAnd 64 more programs available
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