Rhode Island College
About
As Rhode Island’s oldest public college, Rhode Island College (RIC) in Providence is highly regarded for its exceptional value and top-tier professional programs, particularly within the acclaimed Feinstein School of Education and Human Development and its state-of-the-art School of Nursing. The campus offers a welcoming, diverse, and community-focused student experience, combining a scenic, suburban campus environment with easy access to Providence’s vibrant food and art scenes through active student clubs and Division III athletics. Distinctively, RIC stands out for its commitment to social mobility, notably offering the Hope Scholarship, which provides tuition-free junior and senior years for eligible Rhode Island residents to ensure a high-quality degree remains financially accessible.
Wikipedia:Rhode Island College (RIC) is a public college in Rhode Island, United States, with much of the land in Providence, and other parts in North Providence. The college was established in 1854 as the Rhode Island State Normal School, making it the second-oldest institution of higher education in Rhode Island after Brown University. Located on a 180-acre (73 ha) campus, the college has a student body of 6,000. RIC is a member of the NCAA and has 17 Division III teams.
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Rhode Island College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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