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Rhode Island College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Providence, RI🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

A public institution in Providence, RI, with about 5,800 students and a 91.8% acceptance rate. The school awards the most degrees in health professions and business. In-state tuition is $27,070 annually. Notable concern: the 6-year graduation rate is 48%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $56,318.

Acceptance rate
91.8%
Enrollment
5,787
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
48%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
870 – 1120
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$6,378
family income
$30–48k
$6,989
family income
$48–75k
$8,701
family income
$75–110k
$12,809
family income
$110k+
$15,681
family income
42% receive Pell grants
47% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Rhode Island College graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
23.3%
Business & Marketing
19.1%
Public Administration
10.9%
Education
9.6%
Psychology
8.5%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$56,318
Earnings (6 yr)
$46,882
Completion
48%
Retention
73%
Median debt
$20,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Rhode Island College?

Rhode Island College has an acceptance rate of 91.8%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Rhode Island College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 870 and 1120 on the SAT.

How much does Rhode Island College actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $6,378 per year, rising to $15,681 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Rhode Island College?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.