About
About Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College is a public university in Providence, RI, known for its public masters university, high acceptance rate, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 88%, RIC is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 674 students each year. RIC is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 870–1110, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. RIC offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $6,110 per year; the sticker price of $42,462 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
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Rhode Island College acceptance rate and admitted student profile
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Financial Aid & Cost
What Rhode Island College actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Est. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$42k/yr | $6.4k |
| 30k-48k | ~$42k/yr | $7.0k |
| 48k-75k | ~$42k/yr | $8.7k |
| 75k-110k | ~$42k/yr | $12.8k |
| 110k+ | ~$42k/yr | $15.7k |
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