RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE

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Rhode Island College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Providence, RI). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

600 Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
Main Phone: (401) 456-8000
Web Site: www.ric.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 6,472 (full-time equivalent) students. 97.8% of students attend full-time, while 2.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 303 male students and 618 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 32.9% of the student body, while females made up 67.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (4)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 64.4% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 440. One quarter of students scored at least 540.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 430 or higher. One fourth of students scored 540 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Industrial Equipment Technology

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Sales And Marketing

Services Marketing

School Accreditation

Rhode Island College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Rhode Island College is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Rhode Island College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Little East Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 12,067
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 8,331
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 17,831

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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