Building on its historic roots in teacher education and its current status as the largest preparer of educators in the State, Rhode Island College aspires to be broadly recognized for the excellence of its academic, public service, and cultural programs. Widely known for its curricula in education, fine and performing arts, nursing, and social work, the College is equally committed to offering a broad array of undergraduate arts and sciences and professional majors.
The College is dedicated to ensuring that each student experience academic life in a caring community where education is informed by serious inquiry, civic engagement, and open discourse; and, its faculty continually strive to fulfill the promise of the liberal arts education: an open and inquiring mind. As the State's single comprehensive institution of higher education, the College fulfills Rhode Island's promise of affordable access to superior higher education for traditional and non-traditional students alike—because, to foster the growth and development of each individual enriches everyone.
The College further fulfills its responsibility through the public service, continuing education offerings, and cultural opportunities it provides for the citizens of Rhode Island.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Recommendations (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
430
540
SAT Math
430
540
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$4,676
$4,958
$5,256
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$11,988
$12,888
$13,664
Books and supplies
$750
$800
$850
Room and board (on campus)
$7,010
$7,380
$7,820
Room and board (off campus)
$6,960
$7,350
$7,820
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (401) 456-8033
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 73%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,928
State/Local Grants: $1,227
Institutional Grants: $2,982
Student Loans: $3,568
