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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 information :


Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014):	$50

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2012

	Total	Male	Female
Number of applicants	4,492	1,584	2,908
Percent admitted	69%	61%	73%
Percent admitted who enrolled	34%	34%	35%

Admissions Considerations	Required	Recommended
Secondary school GPA		X
Secondary school rank		X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program	X
Recommendations	X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)	X

Test Scores: Fall 2012 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores	Number	Percent
SAT	975	91%
ACT	75	7%

Test Scores	25th Percentile*	75th Percentile**
NOTES: * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading	410	520
SAT Math	410	520
SAT Writing	410	520
ACT Composite	17	22
ACT English	16	23
ACT Math	16	22
ACT Writing	6	8

Estimated expenses for academic year	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
Tuition and fees
In-state	$6,986	$7,268	$7,598	$7,602	0.1%
Out-of-state	$16,878	$17,554	$18,296	$18,300	0.0%
Books and supplies	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$1,200	20.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board	$9,256	$9,256	$9,534	$9,811	2.9%
Other	$1,440	$1,440	$1,440	$1,440	0.0%
Off Campus
Room and board	$12,100	$12,100	$12,100	$12,300	1.7%
Other	$2,200	$2,200	$2,200	$2,200	0.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other	$2,200	$2,200	$2,200	$2,200	0.0%
Total Expenses	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
In-state
On Campus	$18,682	$18,964	$19,572	$20,053	2.5%
Off Campus	$22,286	$22,568	$22,898	$23,302	1.8%
Off Campus with Family	$10,186	$10,468	$10,798	$11,002	1.9%
Out-of-state
On Campus	$28,574	$29,250	$30,270	$30,751	1.6%
Off Campus	$32,178	$32,854	$33,596	$34,000	1.2%
Off Campus with Family	$20,078	$20,754	$21,496	$21,700	0.9%

Financial Aid Office Phone: (401) 456-8033

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Any student financial aid1	893	86%	——	——
Grant or scholarship aid	694	67%	$4,283,800	$6,173
Federal grants	452	44%	$2,090,540	$4,625
Pell grants	451	43%	$1,949,320	$4,322
Other federal grants	326	31%	$141,220	$433
State/local government grant or scholarships	536	52%	$428,520	$799
Institutional grants or scholarships	391	38%	$1,764,740	$4,513
Student loan aid	681	66%	$4,499,324	$6,607
Federal student loans	672	65%	$3,586,394	$5,337
Other student loans	89	9%	$912,930	$10,258

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid1	4,447	59%	$20,953,292	$4,712
Pell grants	2,943	39%	$11,071,059	$3,762
Federal student loans	4,331	57%	$27,752,374	$6,408

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