Rhode Island College (RIC, RIC, RI College, R.I. College) Academics and Admissions

Academics

Founded in 1854, Rhode Island College (RIC) is a public, coed college located in Providence, Rhode Island. RIC students can choose from more than 90 undergraduate and 30 graduate academic programs that include a wide variety of programs in Management, Nursing, Education, Social Work, and the Performing and Fine Arts. Rhode Island College is divided into five schools: the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the School of Management, the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, the School of Nursing, and the School of Social Work.

Rhode Island College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Many of the college

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Information Summary

Ranks 7th in Rhode Island and 1030th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	80.0
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$23,398
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	20 / 1100
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	16 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	73% / 35%
Enrollment Total (all students)	7,766

Admissions

Students who wish to apply to Rhode Island College, must first complete an online or print application form and a 250-word personal statement. There is a nonrefundable application fee. Each applicant must also submit an official SAT or ACT score report, an Admissions Card, an official high school transcript and any AP or college credit transcripts (where applicable). Certain programs also have additional requirements. The deadline for fall admission is usually in March, but students who wish to be considered for scholarships are advised to submit their applications by December. Prospective students should contact the school for specific dates.

Adult students, non-degree seeking students, transfer students, home-schooled students, and international students may need to use different procedures, so they should refer to the university

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Financial Aid

The majority of the students at Rhode Island College receive some form of state, federal, private or institutional financial assistance. In a single year, more than 70 percent of students who applied for financial aid were awarded need-based financial assistance. The average need-based financial aid package is $8,837. Forms of aid that are available for students at Rhode Island College include grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study. The college also offers a limited number of scholarships and grants for students. Some are based on merit; others require applicants to demonstrate evidence of financial need. All students who wish to be considered for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA should be submitted as soon as possible after January 1st each year. The priority deadline date for completing the FAFSA application is in March. If selected for verification, students will also need to complete a Federal Verification Worksheet and/or submit additional documents.

Students are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and assistance with completing the financial aid application process. Students should also note that financial aid applications must be renewed each year.

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Students

Rhode Island College has a very diverse student body, with a gender distribution of approximately 33 percent male students. A significant number of the college

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Athletics

Known as the Anchormen and Anchorwomen, Rhode Island College’s athletic teams proudly wear the school

Alumni

Robert Gonzalvez, the first Hispanic judge in the history of Rhode Island
Viola Davis, Tony Award winning and Academy Award nominated actress
James Langevin, Congressman from Rhode Island
Hugh Leonard, Irish playwright, screenwriter, and columnist
Ron McLarty, television actor and novelist
Annie Smith Peck, pioneering female educator and mountaineer
James Macomber, novelist
Sharon Ellen Burtman, 1995 U.S. Women’s Chess Champion
Peter Boyer, popular American orchestral composer and Grammy Award nominee

Bibliography

Rhode Island College. Rhode Island College. 2011. Web. 15 May 2011.

Snider, Mark. How to Get Money for College 2011: Financing Your Future Beyond Federal Aid. Lawrenceville: Peterson’s, 2010.

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