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Forbes just released their annual list of America’s top colleges, and five schools in Rhode Island made the list.
Forbes’ list highlights the 500 American colleges that offer the best outcomes in education, finances and careers for all students according to their calculations.
Schools are ranked using 14 different metrics, including:
- Retention rate
- Graduation rate
- Alumni success
- Alumni salary
- Debt
While some rankings are the same as last year, such as Princeton University taking the No. 1 spot, there was some movement. Twice as many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) made the top 500, according to Forbes, and schools with higher admission rates climbed up the rankings.
Out of the 500 schools ranked, five are Rhode Island schools, including one in the top 20. See exactly where these five Rhode Island schools placed below.
Which of Forbes’ top 500 colleges are in Rhode Island?
Here are the five Rhode Island colleges that made it on the Forbes 2024-2025 top colleges list, in order of lowest to highest ranking.
Providence College
Providence College ranked 318th out of 500. Just five minutes from the downtown area of Providence, this private Catholic school is known for its vibrant social environment and basketball program.
University of Rhode Island (URI)
The biggest state school in Rhode Island came in 315th place. Located in Kingston a few miles away from beautiful Rhode Island beaches, URI features a lively student community and state-of-the-art research facilities.
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Bryant University
A small private school in Smithfield, Bryant University places 261st. The college is highly regarded for its business-focused education, requiring all students to major or minor in both the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Business.
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
RISD, one of the first art and design schools in the country, ranked 208th. This selective, creative school is located alongside the Providence River in the city.
Brown University
Taking the highest rank for a Rhode Island school is Brown University in Providence at 18th out of 500. This Ivy League institution is known for its open curriculum which fosters collaborative research and social action.
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RI Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Dec. 22, 2025
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 22, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
03-18-36-41-54, Powerball: 07, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
09-16-23-34-46, Lucky Ball: 07
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Winning Numbers numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
Midday: 8-3-3-2
Evening: 2-8-2-5
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Wild Money numbers from Dec. 22 drawing
04-10-15-17-34, Extra: 26
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Fourth Brown shooting patient discharged from Rhode Island Hospital
Will the Redditor who broke open the case get the $50k reward?
What officials said about the chances the Redditor who broke open the Brown University mass shooting case will get the $50,000 reward.
Rhode Island Hospital confirmed through a spokesperson that a fourth patient from the shooting at Brown University on Saturday, Dec. 13, has been discharged. As of 11 am on Dec. 22, the hospital has treated nine patients with gunshot injuries. Five are in stable condition and four have been discharged.
“Rhode Island Hospital is working closely with and providing support to all impacted family members and remains in continuous communication with Brown University,” a hospital spokesperson said in a statement.
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RI Lottery Lucky For Life, Numbers Midday winning numbers for Dec. 21, 2025
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 21, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
11-24-27-38-46, Lucky Ball: 15
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Numbers numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
Midday: 8-0-7-6
Evening: 5-8-6-7
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Wild Money numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
13-30-34-35-38, Extra: 17
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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