Financial

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and Fees (Per Year, 2007 - 2008)*

• $5,256 Rhode Island residents
• $13,664 Out-of-state residents
• $7,465 MTP for specified Massachusetts communities
• $7,465 NEBHE for New England residents in certain programs

Room and Board*

$7,620 - 8,720 per year

Housing Priority

For the past several years, on-campus housing has been guaranteed for new freshmen admitted and enrolled by May 1. Students interested in living on campus should apply by March 15.

*Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Financial Aid

The financial aid application deadline for freshmen entering in the fall is March 1. Approximately 78 percent of full-time freshmen receive some type of financial aid, with an average annual award of $7,410, including grants, work-study, and loans. Required forms: FAFSA and Rhode Island College Financial Aid Application.

Presidential Scholarships

Incoming freshmen who rank in the top 30 percent of their graduating class and who have minimum combined SAT-I scores of 1100 (verbal and mathematics) or higher (24 ACT) are eligible for consideration for merit-based Presidential Scholarships. The scholarship award of $2,000 is renewable for four years provided that the student maintains the required grade point average and full-time status. A complete application for admission, including first-quarter senior grades and SAT-I scores, must be postmarked by December 15 for priority consideration.