Rhode Island College Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
6,432

Full + Part time Students
1:13

Faculty to Student Ratio
8%

Transfer Student Ratio

Rhode Island College is a regional comprehensive public college that serves approximately 6,400 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students through its five schools. The college is located on a beautiful 180-acre suburban campus in the vibrant city of Providence, and has satellite locations at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center in Providence’s Innovation District and the Rhode Island College Workforce Development Hub in Central Falls, RI. We are known throughout the Northeast for high-quality academic programs, small class sizes, personalized, hands-on learning experiences, world-class faculty, and high value compared to other four-year institutions.

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Overview

Founded	1854
Full-Time Undergraduate	6,432
Transfer Students	645
Programs	127 Programs
Courses	1,565 Courses
Transfer Agreements	28 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	1,441 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$4,639
Out-of-State Tuition	$12,238
Books and Supplies	$1,200

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Federal Student Aid [FSA] is education funding from the federal government (Department of Education). Most of the financial aid available at Rhode Island College is based on financial need. RIC Transfer Scholar Awards range from $2,500 to $5,000 and are based on academic achievement as well as financial need. To be considered, an entering transfer student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25.
Tuition and Fees:

Total Estimated Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (12-18 credit hours): $5,351 In-State Resident, $7,670 Northeast Neighbors, $12,950 Out-of-State Resident.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Rhode Island College welcomes students who wish to transfer from two-year and four-year, regionally accredited colleges and universities. Transfer students must have a minimum of 24 earned college credits in a diversified program of study.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Transfer Applicants	June 1
Spring Transfer Applicants	November 15
Fall FAFSA/Financial Aid	April 15
Spring FAFSA\Financial Aid	November 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Transfer applicants must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 with 24 or more earned college credits. The majority of students accepted as transfers have a 2.5 or higher GPA with 24 to 29 earned college credits.
Official Transcripts:

Students interested in transferring to RIC should submit official transcripts from ALL college(s) attended, whether or not you expect or desire credit for such work.
Application Fee:

$50 non-refundable.
Apply Here:

https://www.ric.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate-admissions/transfer-students

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Transfer credit from a regionally accredited college or university is normally granted for those courses in which you have earned a grade of C or higher, if the coursework is comparable to that which is taught at Rhode Island College.
Credits (Min/Max):

Students may transfer up to 75 credits. Transferred courses are not included in the calculation of your RIC GPA. You must complete 45 credits at RIC to earn your bachelor's degree.

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