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Rhode Island College, or RIC, is a coeducational, state-supported college, located in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1854. RIC is the oldest of the three public institutions of higher education that operate under the sponsorship of the Board of Governors for Higher Education. The main campus of the college covers 180 acres.
RIC offers more than 90 undergraduate and over 30 graduate programs, through the following academic divisions:
RIC has more than 15 varsity sports team which are nicknamed the Anchormen. Some of the notable alumni of the college are James Langevin, 2nd District Congressman from Rhode Island; Ron McLarty, a popular television actor and novelist, and Viola Davis, an African American actress.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Rhode Island College students most commonly major in a field related to drama and performing arts, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 430 to 540. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 430 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, Rhode Island College had 9,042 enrolled students.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Rhode Island College belong to the Little East Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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 alikeùbecause, 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
General Phone: (401) 456-8000
http://www.ric.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 469 | special ed, elementary school teaching, educational administration, health teaching, reading teaching, English teaching, physical education teaching, special education, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 201 | psychology, counseling psychology, psychology courses, school psychology, educational psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 173 | English, history, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, anthropology, political science, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 139 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 131 | business management, accounting, finance, MIS, marketing, non-profit management, labor relations |
| Media | 91 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 78 | social work, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and safety |
| Fine Arts | 35 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Science | 30 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 28 | drama, dance |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 17 | film studies, multimedia |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Music | 9 | music, music performance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech, radiation therapist, mental health services tech |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | industrial tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Rhode Island College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,183 | 70 |
| Master's degree | 260 | 43 |
| Post-master's certificate | 20 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 12 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Rhode Island College had a total enrollment of 9,042 students (7,012 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 82% |
| Massachusetts | 11% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Rhode Island College offers campus housing for 1,196 of its 7,012 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Providence, Rhode Island for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Rhode Island Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,559 | 2,537 | 71% | 1,129 | 44% |
| Men | 1,324 | 865 | 65% | 388 | 45% |
| Women | 2,235 | 1,662 | 74% | 741 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| 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 | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 4% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,256 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,664 |
| Room and board | $ 7,820 |
| Room charge | $ 4,320 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,440 |
Financial Aid:
Rhode Island College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 340700)
Rhode Island College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 123 | 106 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 57 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 66 | $71,448 | 53 | $67,282 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 54 | $61,915 | 45 | $58,350 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $52,539 | 80 | $50,593 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 9 | $39,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 148 | $64,301 | 187 | $56,632 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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
Curriculum and Instruction
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
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
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
Foreign Languages and Literatures, 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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad 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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