by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 5,998 undergraduates in 2020, RIC is a public college located in Providence, Rhode Island. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, RIC offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by RIC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our RIC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at RIC. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit RIC Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", RIC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit RIC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our RIC for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, RIC does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
RIC offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 5,998 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,611 (76.9%). Part-time attendance was 1,387 (23.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 4,611 | 1,387 | 5,998 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, RIC is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank RIC #1983 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at RIC by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the RIC Diversity Guide.
RIC has a total of 285 student athletes, 145 men and 140 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,790,096 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,745,096 |
| Net | $45,000 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Rhode Island College Athletics