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91³Ô¹ÏÍø is proud to be the only Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Minority Serving (MSI) Four-Year Comprehensive Institution in 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Island!

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Fulfilling Our Mission

As an HSI and MSI, RIC educates the most diverse cross-section of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Islanders in the state. Doing so we fulfill our mission of serving the breadth of diversity in the State of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Island. 

RIC seeks to become a first-choice institution for any 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Islander seeking an affordable, high-quality education in a diverse and inclusive environment and we have made it a central goal of the 2024 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Strategic Compass. 

President Jack Warner is a member of , a group of college and university presidents committed to making their institutions learning environments where Latino students thrive.  

RIC is a member of HACU, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.  

What is a Hispanic Serving Institution?

• It is a federal designation from the United States Department of Education.
• 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by meeting federal guidelines of enrolling and retaining at least 25% of full-time undergraduate students who identify as Hispanic/Latinx/Latine.

What is a Minority Serving Institution?  

• It is a federal designation from the United States Department of Education.  
• MSIs are colleges and universities that support and provide educational opportunities for people who have historically faced barriers and inequalities in pursuing and accessing higher education.