Special Fees

Students are charged the following additional fees, if applicable:

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

Laboratory/Studio Art Fee

$35 per course

Late Payment Fee

$50 

New Student Program Fee

$300 one-time fee is assessed each time a student is matriculated into a new degree or certificate program at the college.

Room Charges

$3,704.50 to $4,298 per semester

Board

$2,813 to $3,154.50 per semester

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

$200 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 $1,200 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