Rhode Island College is On the Move

Rhode Island College is a regional comprehensive public college serving approximately 6,500 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students through its five schools: The Zvart Onanian School of Nursing, Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, School of Social Work, School of Business, and Faculty of Arts and Sciences. A regional leader in public higher education, RIC creates social mobility with its high-quality academic programs, small class sizes, and personalized, experiential education. Rhode Island College is on the move, adding new, in-demand programs, investing in new and upgraded facilities, and adding a new AI major to its Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies.

Hope Scholarship

Launched in 2023, the game-changing Hope Scholarship provides two years of free tuition for eligible Rhode Island resident students. That’s a bachelor’s degree for less than $25,000! Eligibility includes starting at RIC as a first-time, first-year student, maintaining a 2.5 GPA, and staying on track to graduate in four years. Visit ric.edu/hope for more information.

New @ RIC

The college launched new academic majors in response to market demands and opportunities:

Artificial Intelligence (B.S.): This hands-on program balances technical knowledge needed to innovate with business understanding necessary to integrate AI effectively into an organization. AI is expected to create 12 million more jobs than it replaces.

Biotechnology (B.S.): A multidisciplinary major encompassing courses in chemistry, computer science, math, and physics, the new biotechnology program prepares students to become the innovators of the future.

Cybersecurity (B.S.): One of the fastest growing and most strategically important industries in America, with more than 700,000 unfilled jobs nationwide, many of which start at six-figure salaries. (Also available as a minor.)

Sports Management (B.S.): The first program of its kind in Rhode Island connects students’ passion for sports with career opportunities in interscholastic, intercollegiate, and professional sports and venue management.

Campus Upgrades

Within the last several years, the college has made over $300 million in campus investments. The most recently completed project transformed the Clarke Science building, home to the college’s life sciences programs, with new research laboratories, classrooms, and collaborative spaces. Horace Mann Hall, home of the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development was also recently renovated into a completely modernized and cutting-edge laboratory for teacher preparation. There have also been major investments in athletic facilities. Alumni Stadium, home to RIC’s NCAA Div. III soccer and lacrosse programs, has been upgraded with a state-of-the-art artificial turf field and other improvements. The outdoor track and field complex expands the college’s ability to compete for Little East conference championships.

Academics

RIC offers more than 55 undergraduate majors in the fields of education, business, nursing, social work, and the arts and sciences. The student to faculty ratio is 14:1 and the average class size is 18, making it easy to develop relationships with faculty. Nearly 90 percent of RIC faculty have terminal degrees in their fields. Rhode Island College also offers qualified students the opportunity to accelerate their learning with 4+1 Bachelor’s-to-Master’s programs.

The college also has distinctive graduate and doctoral programs, as well as an online Bachelor of Professional Studies designed for adult students who have some college credits and want to complete their degrees.

A Vibrant Community

RIC is a welcoming and diverse community. More than 51 percent of undergraduates identify as first-generation college students, and approximately 48 percent identify as students of color. RIC is also the first institution of higher education in Rhode Island to earn federal Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) status.

Approximately 1,000 students live on campus. RIC students are allowed to have a car on campus, regardless of their residency, and parking is free. RIC offers more than 65 student organizations, including Greek life and cultural or religious organizations, as well as a student-run newspaper, and radio and television stations.

Competitive Spirit

Student-athletes compete in 21 NCAA Div. III varsity sports, nearly all of which have challenged for conference, regional, and national titles. The Recreation Center, home of intramural sports, features a field house, dance studio, interchangeable courts, cardio and weight rooms, and an indoor heated pool.

Visit RIC

Rhode Island College is located on a beautiful, suburban 180-acre campus in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood of Providence. RIC’s location provides the best of both worlds: a quiet backdrop with access to the hustle and bustle of the vibrant and exciting city center. Students are provided with free public transportation from the on-campus transportation center, allowing easy access statewide.

Check out RIC! Schedule your visit today at ric.edu/visit