Our Northeast Neighbors 40% Tuition Discount
With our Northeast Neighbors discount, applicants from MA, CT, ME, NH, VT, NY, NJ and parts of PA can attend RIC at a 40% discount.
Graduate Admissions
Advanced degrees from RIC offer quality, value, and choice. Build your future with programs that fit your goals and your life. Start exploring admission and cost.
Choose one of our 25+ graduate degree programs, a bachelor's to masters program, or an individualized graduate program. Easily understand the benefits of a RIC advanced degree program and the requirements needed to be accepted to each program.
Admissions Requirements Common to All Graduate Programs
There are some basic admissions requirements that are common to all graduate degree programs, that all graduate applicants must meet.
Program-Specific Admissions Requirements
In addition to the admissions requirements that are common to all graduate programs, some programs may have additional requirements and may involve an interview.
Tuition and Fees
Our Graduate Tuition and Fees and our Housing and Dining Costs are some of the most accessible around. Take a look today!
Helping You Secure Funding
Though we work hard to ensure that our costs are as accessible as possible, we know that securing funding for your graduate studies is essential. We'll get you to the right resources.
Financial Aid
We assist students in funding educational costs at Rhode Island College. Get the information and help you need to get started.
Scholarships
Our scholarship offerings change the lives of our students and make their advanced degree aspirations a reality. Start exploring our scholarships today!
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Begin Your Graduate Application
Create an account to start your application. You can save your progress and return at any time to complete and submit it.
How We Review Applications
When your application is complete, with all recommendations, transcripts and required information, the graduate committee will review it. (This may take 2–4 weeks, depending on time of year.) All applicants will receive notification from the Dean of the School when a determination has been made. Please reach out to us with any questions.
Email Graduate StudiesThe RIC Graduate Degree Advantage
Graduate study at RIC comes with valuable opportunities, including graduate assistantships that provide hands-on experience, professional development, and financial support.
89%
of faculty hold terminal degrees in their fields.
$300M
More than $300 million has been invested in campus upgrades & renovations in the past 5 years.
Contact Us
Office of Graduate Studies
We support our students, mostly working professionals, as they manage career, family, and graduate school. We offer one of the most affordable master’s degrees in the Northeast, creating pathways to new professional options and career advancement.
- emailgraduatestudies@ric.edu
- phone401-456-4645
- placeRoberts Hall 307, 330 RI College Rd, Providence, RI 02908