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General Information About Community College of Rhode Island The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs. We meet the wide-ranging educational needs of our diverse student population, building on our rich tradition of excellence in teaching and our dedication to all students with the ability and motivation to succeed. We set high academic standards necessary for transfer and career success, champion diversity, respond to community needs, and contribute to our state’s economic development and the region’s workforce.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 2-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army)
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening college
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Less than 1 year certificate
- 1-2 years certificate
- Associate's degree
Campus Setting - City: Small
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $3,376 Room & Board Charge $0 Books & Supplies Cost $900 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $10,148,451 Other Federal Grants $416,919 Scholarships & Fellowships $11,568,453 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $8,241,606 Average Grant Dollars Issued $0 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $5,784,227 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 24,352 Native American 145 Asian 598 African American 1,853 Hispanic 2,844 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 6,231 Enrolled FullTime Graduates




