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The main campus of Rhode Island College is in Providence, Rhode Island (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. Rhode Island College offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Rhode Island College students most commonly major in a field related to fine arts, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 430 to 540. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 430 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Rhode Island College had 8,871 enrolled students.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Rhode Island College belong to the Little East Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
General Phone: (401) 456-8000
Admissions Phone: (401) 456-8234
Financial Aid Phone: (401) 456-8033
http://www.ric.edu
Rhode Island College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 522 | elementary school teaching, special ed, English teaching, art education, health teaching, reading teaching, special education, music teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 179 | psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, psychology courses, educational psychology |
| Business And Management | 159 | business management, accounting, MIS, marketing, finance, labor relations |
| Liberal Arts | 158 | English, history, political science, sociology, anthropology, liberal arts and sciences, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 90 | social work, public administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 79 | registered nursing |
| Media | 73 | communication studies |
| Fine Arts | 40 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 28 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 20 | drama, dance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | philosophy |
| Music | 13 | music, music performance |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 11 | multimedia, film studies |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 1 | mental health services tech, clinical lab tech, radiation therapist |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | industrial tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Rhode Island College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,142 | 68 |
| Master's degree | 300 | 40 |
| Post-master's certificate | 11 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2005, Rhode Island College had a total enrollment of 8,871 students (6,882 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 81% |
| Massachusetts | 10% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Rhode Island College offers campus housing for 828 of its 6,882 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Providence, Rhode Island for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,837 | 2,015 | 71% | 1,080 | 54% |
| Men | 1,004 | 650 | 65% | 348 | 54% |
| Women | 1,833 | 1,365 | 74% | 732 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (401) 456-8234
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,676 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,988 |
| Room and board | $ 7,010 |
| Room charge | $ 3,740 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,420 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Rhode Island College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 340700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (401) 456-8033
Rhode Island College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 139 | 103 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 42 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 84 | $67,483 | 47 | $60,733 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 53 | $56,296 | 42 | $53,196 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $51,128 | 55 | $46,732 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 163 | $61,237 | 144 | $53,187 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Little East Conference |
| Baseball | Little East Conference |
| Track | Little East Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Administration of Special Education
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
Intermedia/Multimedia
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rhode Island College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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