Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
81.09%
SAT Average
1,010
ACT Range
Not available
Rhode Island College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 81.09%. This means approximately 811 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 4,630 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
81.09%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $10,986 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $26,519 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $18,490 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $10,988 | State avg: $26,706. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 41.47% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 48.25% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Rhode Island College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$26,519
Room and board
$13,719
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$1,440
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$18,490
Average net price
$10,988
Average aid coverage
41%
$7,502 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Rhode Island College pays approximately $10,988 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Rhode Island average of $26,706 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Rhode Island College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Rhode Island and national averages.
Rhode Island College net price
$10,988
Rhode Island average
$26,706
National average
$17,506
Rhode Island College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $26,519 and average net price at $10,988. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$26,519
Current net price
$10,988
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
46.18%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$56,318
Undergraduates
4,630
10-Year Median Earnings - Rhode Island College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Rhode Island College graduates earn about 1.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Rhode Island College?
Undergraduates
4,630
Completion rate
46.18%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
41.47%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
48.25%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 41.47% of Rhode Island College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 48.25% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Rhode Island College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Rhode Island College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Rhode Island College lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Rhode Island College is listed at 600 Mount Pleasant Ave, Providence, RI 02908. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Rhode Island College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island College | 81.09% | $26,519 | $10,988 | $56,318 |
| Brown University | 5.23% | $68,230 | $26,572 | $93,487 |
| Bryant University | 65.65% | $51,169 | $40,846 | $90,008 |
| Providence College | 48.72% | $60,848 | $45,538 | $87,054 |
| Salve Regina University | 69.91% | $47,930 | $35,682 | $72,975 |
Similar Schools in Providence
This local cluster focuses on nearby Providence schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Providence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rhode Island College's acceptance rate?
Rhode Island College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 81.09%.
How much is Rhode Island College tuition?
Rhode Island College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $26,519.
What is Rhode Island College's average net price?
Rhode Island College's average net price in the local dataset is $10,988.
What is Rhode Island College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $56,318 for Rhode Island College.
Is Rhode Island College accredited?
Rhode Island College's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Rhode Island College?
The local dataset lists 4,630 undergraduate students at Rhode Island College.
What percentage of Rhode Island College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Rhode Island College in the local dataset is 41.47%.
What is the federal loan rate at Rhode Island College?
The federal loan rate for Rhode Island College in the local dataset is 48.25%.
Where should I verify Rhode Island College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Rhode Island College or the latest official federal education data.