Rhode Island College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,049 students.
About This School
Rhode Island College is a public institution located in Providence, Rhode Island with approximately 5,049 undergraduate students enrolled. Rhode Island College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $9,478 per year. The graduation rate is 48%, and the typical graduate earns $43,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Rhode Island College (RIC) is a public college in Rhode Island, United States, with much of the land in Providence, and other parts in North Providence. The college was established in 1854 as the Rhode Island State Normal School, making it the second-oldest institution of higher education in Rhode Island after Brown University. Located on a 180-acre (73 ha) campus, the college has a student body of 6,000. RIC is a member of the NCAA and has 17 Division III teams.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $10,988 per year average net price, this is one of the more affordable paths to a degree in New England, and the low median debt of $13,833 at graduation reflects that. However, the 46% graduation rate is a real concern — fewer than half of students who start here finish — so you'd want to ask hard questions about advising, support services, and your own readiness before committing. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan, particularly for education or social work programs where Rhode Island College has a solid regional reputation.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,049 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Johnson & Wales University-Providence
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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