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Rhode Island College, also known as RIC, is a coeducational, state-supported, comprehensive college located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. It was founded in 1854 as the Rhode Island State Normal School. The college is the oldest of the institutions of higher education that operate under the aegis of the Board of Governors for Higher Education. RIC offers more than 90 undergraduate and over 30 graduate programs through the following academic divisions:
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
- School of Management
- School of Nursing
- School of Social Work
There are various student clubs on campus that are governed and funded by Student Community Government, Inc., a semi-autonomous organization. Some of the student clubs at RIC are Anchormen Rugby, Anchorwomen Rugby, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and Latin American Student Organization. RIC has a student-run radio station, 90.7 WXIN, and a college newspaper, the Anchor newspaper.
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Campus Location600 Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908
USA
Main Tel: (401) 456-8000
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Rhode Island College HighlightsWhere Rhode Island College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in education and teaching, therapy and counseling, drama and performing arts, and media.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,183 | 70 | | Master | 260 | 43 | | Post-master's certificate | 20 | 7 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 12 | 1 | | < 1 year certificate | 1 | 1 | | Doctorale | 1 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Rhode Island College was 9,042 in 2007 (7,012 full-time equivalent). About 34% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 66% of the class. Undergrads are 77% of enrolled students and graduate students are 23%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,256 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,664 | | Room | $ 4,320 | | Board | $ 3,500 | | Books and supplies | $ 850 | | Other | $ 1,440 |
Financial Aid: Rhode Island College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 229 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 76 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 32 |
Housing and MealsRhode Island College provides on-campus housing for 1,196 of its 7,012 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Rhode Island College AthleticsRhode Island College is in the Little East Conference for major sports.
Rhode Island College Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 65% | | Women | 74% | | All | 71% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 430-540 | | Math | 430-540 | | Writing | 430-540 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (131 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- Labor and Industrial Relations
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (28 awarded) - Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (469 awarded) - 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
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- 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
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technical Teacher Education
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (78 awarded) - Public Administration
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (35 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fine/Studio Arts
LIBERAL ARTS (173 awarded) - African-American/Black Studies
- Anthropology
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- History
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS (15 awarded) MEDIA (91 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
MUSIC (9 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (139 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (17 awarded) - Film/Cinema Studies
- Intermedia/Multimedia
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (8 awarded) SCIENCE (30 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (42 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (201 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Psychology
- School Psychology
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