Rhode Island College, RI
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Rhode Island College Rankings
Affordability86
Selectivity7
Retention31
Graduation1
Earnings30
Diversity65
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Rhode Island College
81%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
19%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education11%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs23%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service10%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Rhode Island College
73%
Admission Rate
490
Median SAT Math
505
Median SAT Reading
18
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–540
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–560
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–20
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Rhode Island College
$9K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$17K
Average Total Cost
$11K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $20K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $21K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $11K | $23K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $25K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $28K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Rhode Island College
57%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
60%
Repayment Rate
$222
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 41% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 14% | 23% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $21K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $8K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 55% | 59% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 60% | 63% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 65% | 66% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 71% | 69% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Rhode Island College
73%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
18%
Withdrawal Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 20% | 57% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 48% | 71% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 51% | 73% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60% | 62% | 53% |
| Black | 43% | 66% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 74% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42% | 68% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 57% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 45% | 67% | 44% |
| Other race | 56% | 70% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Rhode Island College
94%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$47K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $37K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $47K | $50K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $60K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $37K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $40K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $44K | $35K |
Students
Students at Rhode Island College
6,480
Undergraduates
54%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
1,082
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 69% | 60% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 31% | 40% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 10% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 57% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% | 13% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 9% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 30% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 13% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 14% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 18% | 23% | 15% |
Location Map
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