Special Fees
Application Fee
$50
Applied Music Fee
$650 per semester, for students taking Music 270–288 or 370–388
$325 per semester, for students taking Music 170–188
Enrollment Fee Deposit
$200
Health, Counseling and Wellness Fee
$50
Laboratory/Studio Art Fee
$35 per course
Late Payment Fee
$50
New Student Program Fee
$300 one-time fee charged to all newly admitted degree seeking students to cover with orientation, first –year programming and commencement
Room Charges
$7,210 to $8,365 per year
Board
$4,387 to $5,450 per year
School of Business Program Fee
$25 per credit hour, up to a maximum of $300 per semester
School of Nursing Program Fee
$25 per credit hour, up to a maximum of $300 per semester
School of Nursing Testing Fee
$150 per semester
Medical Imaging Program Fee
$23 per credit hour, up to a maximum of $275 per semester
School of Education Fee
$23 per credit hour, up to a maximum of $275 per semester
School of Social Work Fee
$23 per credit hour, up to a maximum of $275 per semester
Textbooks, Supplies and Other Expenses
Students purchase their own textbooks and supplies. The cost of these materials is approximately $1,000 annually. Rhode Island College furnishes a stated maximum of special materials for certain technology education and fine arts courses. Students who use these materials in excess of the amount must meet the additional costs themselves.
Commuting students are responsible for the cost of transportation and meals, which can run from $1,200 to $1,750 annually. Students should also expect to pay up to $1,000 per year for clothing, entertainment and other personal expenses, depending on their style of living.
An optional plan for accident and sickness insurance is available to students at a nominal rate. Details may be obtained from College Health Services.
Transcript Fee
$30