Rhode Island College
The Rhode Island College Official Seal
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The Rhode Island State Normal School (1854–1871) Rhode Island Normal School (1871–1920) Rhode Island College of Education (1920–1959) |
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| Motto | Reach. Inspire. Connect. |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1854 |
| Endowment | $16.4 million |
| President | Dr. Frank Sánchez |
| Students | 9,000 |
| Undergraduates | 7,518 |
| Postgraduates | 1,482 |
| Location | Providence and North Providence, Rhode Island, US |
| Campus | Suburban, 180 acres (688,000 m²) |
| Newspaper | The Anchor |
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Burgundy Gold White |
| Sports | 19 varsity teams |
| Mascot | Anchorman |
| Website | www |
Rhode Island College (RIC) is a coeducational, college located on 180 acres in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Founded in 1854 it is the second oldest college in Rhode Island. The school has 9,000 students, 7,518 undergraduate and 1,482 Graduate, Rhode Island College is a member of the NCAA with 17 Division III teams. Dr. Frank Sánchez is the school's current president, its 18th Chief Officer.
Academic programs at Rhode Island College are divided into five colleges: the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, the School of Management, the School of Nursing, and the School of Social Work. These schools offer more than 90 undergraduate and 30 graduate programs for students. Rhode Island College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Among the five colleges, individual departments have received additional accreditation from the following associations: Council on Social Work Education, National Association of Schools of Art and Design, National Association of Schools of Music, National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.Forbes magazine ranked the college 571st out of the 3,000 plus colleges and universities in the United States .
Enrollment is predominantly from Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. 67% of students are female.
The school's newspaper is the Anchor, its radio station is
Active clubs on campus include Rhode Island College Programming, Future Elementary Education Teachers, Biology Club, Harambee, Debate Council, Henry Barnard School Mentors, L.I.F.E: Live, Inspire, Fight, Educate, Feminists United, Helping Others Promote Equality, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Latin American Student Organization, NSSLHA, Anchor TV, Rhode Island College Ballroom Dance Club, American Marketing Association chapter, the Ocean State Film Society, and the English Club. There are over 78 clubs on campus The college's Music, Theatre and Dance department has a strong presence on campus.
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