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Rhode Island College (RIC)
- 600 Mount Pleasant Ave
- Providence, RI 02908
- OPEID College Code: 00340700
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- General Phone: (401) 456-8000
- President: John Nazarian
- Website: www.ric.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 9,042
- College Alias: RIC, RI College
- College Mascot: Anchormen
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- 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 alike-because, 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - RIC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.ric.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,324 | 2,235 | 3,559 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 865 (65%) | 1,662 (74%) | 2,527 (71%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 388 (45%) | 741 (45%) | 1,129 (45%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,059 | 94% |
| ACT ® Exam | 41 | 4% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 540 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 540 |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 19 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: RIC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 52% | 29% | 37% | 37% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,568 | $3,928 | $1,227 | $2,982 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Number in Default | 61 | 61 | 43 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,674 | 1,592 | 1,334 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,256 | $4,958 | $4,676 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,664 | $12,888 | $11,988 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $800 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,820 | $7,380 | $7,010 |
| Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 | $1,400 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,820 | $7,350 | $6,960 |
| Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,366 | $14,578 | $13,836 |
| Out of State | $23,774 | $22,508 | $21,148 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,126 | $15,308 | $14,586 |
| Out of State | $24,534 | $23,238 | $21,898 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,306 | $7,958 | $7,626 |
| Out of State | $16,714 | $15,888 | $14,938 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,042 Undergraduate: 7,650 Graduate: 1,392
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,773 Female: 6,269
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,461 Female: 5,189
- Graduate Gender Male: 312 Female: 1,080
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,716 Part-Time: 3,326
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,431 Part-Time: 2,219
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 285 Part-Time: 1,107
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 44 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 27 | 0.3% |
| Black | 475 | 5% |
| Asian | 171 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 509 | 6% |
| White | 6,644 | 73% |
| Unknown | 1,172 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 210 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,005 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,952 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,839 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,215 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 539 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 401 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 607 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 249 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 15 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 10 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 833 | 821 | 12 |
| Faculty Status | 356 | 354 | 2 |
| Tenured Faculty | 244 | 243 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 15 | - | 15 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 339 | 337 | 2 |
| Primarily Instruction | 339 | 337 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 59 | 58 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 118 | 115 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 317 | 311 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 104 | 100 | 4 |
| Skilled Crafts | 28 | 28 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 146 | 144 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,020 (335) | $64,301 (148) | $56,632 (187) |
| Professor | $69,592 (119) | $71,448 (66) | $67,282 (53) |
| Associate Professor | $60,295 (99) | $61,915 (54) | $58,350 (45) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,084 (107) | $52,539 (27) | $50,593 (80) |
| Instructor | $39,000 (10) | $39,000 (1) | $39,000 (9) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,180 (2) | $93,360 (1) | $85,000 (1) |
| Professor | $93,360 (1) | $93,360 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $85,000 (1) | - (-) | $85,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,097 (337) | $64,382 (149) | $56,700 (188) |
| Professor | $69,649 (120) | $71,522 (67) | $67,282 (53) |
| Associate Professor | $60,387 (100) | $61,915 (54) | $58,593 (46) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,084 (107) | $52,539 (27) | $50,593 (80) |
| Instructor | $39,000 (10) | $39,000 (1) | $39,000 (9) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 295 | 138 | 157 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 279 | 130 | 149 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Golf | 6 | 6 | - |
| Gymnastics | 8 | - | 8 |
| Lacrosse | 16 | - | 16 |
| Soccer | 45 | 21 | 24 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Tennis | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 39 | 19 | 20 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 34 | 17 | 17 |
| Cross Country | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Wrestling | 16 | 16 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $11,318 | $12,009 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,446 | $4,328 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 45 | 22 | 23 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Gymnastics | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 45% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 35% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 40% |
| Asian | 32% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| White | 47% |
| Unknown | 45% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 14% |
| 5 Years | 37% |
| 6 Years | 45% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 11 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 4 | 2 |
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