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Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College
PROVIDENCE, RI . 4 Year 3.6
#1031 in Best Colleges in America
600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE PROVIDENCE, RI 02908

Overview

Rhode Island College, founded in 1854, is the state's leading public higher education institution. The campus is located in Mount Pleasant, Providence, covering an area of 180 acres, with an environment that combines urban resources with a quiet campus. It offers more than 55 undergraduate and more than 25 graduate majors, with a student-teacher ratio of about 13:1, emphasizing small class teaching and practical learning. There are nearly 6,000 students, and academic programs cover education, business, nursing and social work, etc., with both diversity and inclusiveness and high cost-effectiveness.

Rankings

  • 94

    #94 in Most Liberal Colleges in America

  • 2

    #2 in Best Value Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 185

    #185 in Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America

  • Most Liberal Colleges in America 94 of 100
  • Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America 185 of 405
  • Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America 219 of 706

Academics

  • B Academics
  • A Value
  • B+Diversity
  • C+Campus
  • C+Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • B+Location
  • C+Dorms
  • B Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Nursing
    161 Graduates
  • Psychology
    134 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    102 Graduates
  • Accounting
    83 Graduates
  • Business
    83 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    72 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    44 Graduates
  • Healthcare Management
    41 Graduates
  • Marketing
    41 Graduates
  • Biology
    40 Graduates

Admissions

  • March 15
    Application Deadline
  • 85%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $50
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    870-1100
  • ACT Range
    18-25
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Recommended
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,118
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    46%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    4,058 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,194
  • Undergrads Over 25
    23%
  • Pell Grant
    50%
  • Varsity Athletes
    8%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Little East Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)

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