Rhode Island College

School of Nursing

Rhode Island College is a Public institution with a campus in Providence, Rhode Island. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing. The Providence, Rhode Island campus for Rhode Island College is located in a Suburb setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 5,767. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $11,300, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $27,299 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • MSN - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
  • MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
  • MSN - Public Health Nursing (MPH)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Postgraduate Certificate)
  • Nursing Care Management (Postgraduate Certificate)
  • Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety (Postgraduate Certificate)

Visit the Rhode Island College website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Rhode Island periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Rhode Island will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2024-2025
Student population:5,767
Student-to-faculty ratio:14-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$11,300
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$27,299
Room and board:$13,414
Percent on financial aid:94%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:81%
SAT Reading Writing range:440-600
SAT Math range:420-560

Student Profile

Male 31%
Female 69%
Full-Time 75%
Part-Time 25%
Undergraduate 83%
Graduate 17%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Rhode Island College. You can also see the Rhode Island College campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Rhode Island College in Providence, Rhode Island

  • Address: 600 Mount Pleasant Ave, Providence, Rhode Island 02908
  • Phone Number: 401-456-8000

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Last updated: September 24, 2025

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