Providence, RI · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Rhode Island College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 5,767-student campus.

2.43
Incidents / 1k students
#2,123
Rank of 3,050
#7
RI rank
5,767
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Rhode Island College reports 2.43 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,123 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 69% of ranked campuses its size.

2.43
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,123
of 3,050 ranked nationally
69%
report fewer incidents than this campus
10
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+5 reported incidents

Rhode Island College increased from 5 to 10 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Rhode Island College is a Public institution located in Providence, RI, enrolling approximately 5,767 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 18 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within RI, it ranks #7 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 5,767 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Rhode Island College is "Aggravated Assault" with 8 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in RI averaging 2.74 incidents per 1,000 students, Rhode Island College reports 11% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

2.43 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2123

See peer comparison

State Rank (RI)

#7

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

10

across 11 crime categories

Where Rhode Island College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

2 safer than 31% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). This entry sits in this band. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Rhode Island College percentile rank 30.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2123 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Rhode Island College reports 11% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$11,300
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,299
Avg Net Price
$9,478
Median Debt
$20,500
Pell Grant Recipients
42%
How does this cost rank in RI? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
92%
SAT Average
990
SAT Math Range
420–540

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
47%
Retention Rate
73%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$46,882
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,318
Loan Repayment (3yr)
76%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Rhode Island College: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 233% (3 → 10 incidents)

051015 202120222023 3 10 ▲ +233.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 440
Arson 000
Burglary 103
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 310
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 200
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 2 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 26
Weapons 2023 0 1
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 32
Weapons 2022 0 1
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 38
Weapons 2021 0 0

Rhode Island College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

RI

Rhode Island College

2.43 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,123
Enrollment
5,767
Data year
2023

IN

Butler University

7.46 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,776
Enrollment
5,763
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY · 5,766 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN · 5,763 enrolled
Safety Score 7.46
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY · 5,763 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA · 5,771 enrolled
Safety Score 5.03
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY · 5,762 enrolled
Safety Score 1.21

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Rhode Island College nationally (rank #2123), regardless of size or state.

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
National Rank #2122
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
National Rank #2124
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
National Rank #2121
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
National Rank #2125
Fordham University
Bronx, NY
National Rank #2120

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rhode Island College safe?
Rhode Island College has a safety score of 2.43 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,123 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Rhode Island College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Rhode Island College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in RI.
Does Rhode Island College have fire safety data?
Yes. Rhode Island College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Rhode Island College's Safety Profile

Rhode Island College in Providence, RI enrolls 5,767 students and has a safety score of 2.43 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2123 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 5 in 2022 to 10 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Rhode Island College's 2.43 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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