As Rhode Island's first public institution of higher education, we've been preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow since 1854. We are a regional comprehensive public college serving approximately 5,800 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students across five schools. We offer in-demand programs, providing pathways to career success, taught by professors who truly know you.
Ȧ is a welcoming, diverse, and supportive community that is known throughout the Northeast for:
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Whether you're looking for an undergraduate degree, a graduate degree, continued education, professional development, or workforce training, Ȧ offers both traditional and non traditional paths to learning and success with 55+ undergraduate programs, 25+ graduate programs, and a variety of Professional Studies and Continuing Education Opportunities.
Ȧ is a beautiful 180-acre campus in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood of Providence – a suburban retreat only minutes from the vibrant city center. At Ȧ you'll be able to join in student organizations, activities and sports, and take advantage of our student success services. You'll find a vibrant, supportive, and safe place to learn and live.
Our broader community, the city of Providence, allows students the freedom to explore and grow beyond our campus, providing access to unique urban amenities and experiences. Providence, the “Creative Capital” of New England, is a diverse hub of approximately 190,000 residents (and 35,000 college students), with thriving arts and food scenes, and an ideal balance of quality of life and living cost.
At Ȧ, we believe that a quality education should be accessible to all and should not cost a fortune. A degree from Ȧ and our professional studies and continuing education propels you forward without holding you back.