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87.5%Acceptance
$10,986Tuition
4,630Students
46%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$56,318Earnings
#7 in Rhode IslandPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$10,986
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,519
Average Net Price
$10,988
Students Receiving Financial Aid
41.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,719
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,688
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,905
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$217/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
59.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
48.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
41.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $7,674
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,507
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,290
$75,001 – $110,000 $15,107
$110,001+ $16,800

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Cost Overview

Most Rhode Island College families pay around $11,000 annually after aid, far below the $25,905 sticker price. Low-income students with family earnings under $30,000 pay just $7,674 per year. Middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000 face costs around $15,107 annually. Over four years, expect total costs between $30,000-$60,000 depending on family income.

Graduates typically leave with $20,500 in debt, translating to $217 monthly payments. Those payments represent about 5% of the typical $56,318 earnings ten years after graduation. The school serves many first-generation college students who qualify for significant aid. Rhode Island residents get the best financial deal here, comprising 85% of students and avoiding the hefty out-of-state premium that jumps tuition to $26,519.

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