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Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence, RI 02908		 General information
 (401) 456-8000

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificates, Bachelor degrees, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificates, Masters degrees, Certificates/Post-Master's Certificates, Doctor's degrees
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 9,042 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 50

Mission
Building on its historic roots in teacher education and its current status as the largest preparer of educators in the State, Rhode Island College aspires to be broadly recognized for the excellence of its academic, public service, and cultural programs. Widely known for its curricula in education, fine and performing arts, nursing, and social work, the College is equally committed to offering a broad array of undergraduate arts and sciences and professional majors. The College is dedicated to ensuring that each student experience academic life in a caring community where education is informed by serious inquiry, civic engagement, and open discourse; and, its faculty continually strive to fulfill the promise of the liberal arts education: an open and inquiring mind. As the State's single comprehensive institution of higher education, the College fulfills Rhode Island's promise of affordable access to superior higher education for traditional and non-traditional students alike—because, to foster the growth and development of each individual enriches everyone. The College further fulfills its responsibility through the public service, continuing education offerings, and cultural opportunities it provides for the citizens of Rhode Island.
 
About this School
:This article is about the current institution that has used this name since its founding in 1854. For the institution that was founded in 1764 and which continued to use this name until 1804, see Brown University. Rhode Island College is a state-supported comprehensive college founded in 1854, located in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
 
History
The school was established as the Rhode Island State Normal School in 1854 to prepare teachers. In 1898 RIC the school built a new building and officially became a teacher's college. By 1959 the school had built a new campus and was renamed Rhode Island College. RIC is the oldest of the three public universities in Rhode Island that operate under the supervision of the Board of Governors for Higher Education. The board consists of 13 individuals appointed by the governor and two members of the Rhode Island General Assembly.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 5,771$ 5,256$ 4,958
Out of State$ 14,482$ 13,664$ 12,888
Books and Supplies$ 900$ 850$ 800
On-Campus
Room and board$ 8,250$ 7,820$ 7,380
Other Expenses$ 1,440$ 1,440$ 1,440
Off Campus
Room and board$ 10,500$ 7,820$ 7,350
Other Expenses$ 2,200$ 2,200$ 2,200
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 2,200$ 2,200$ 2,200

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 29% $ 3,928
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 37% $ 1,227
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 37% $ 2,982
Loans to students 52% $ 3,568
 
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