Colleges in Rhode Island
23 degree-granting institutions in Rhode Island (RI). Median net price $25,425. Median graduation rate 78.3%. Compare cost, outcomes, admission rates, and program mix using official U.S. College Scorecard data.
Median net price
$25,425
Median grad rate
78.3%
Median admission rate
72%
Median size
2,103
Most affordable colleges in Rhode Island
Lowest median net price after grant aid.
Highest graduation rates in Rhode Island
Share of students completing a degree on time.
Colleges by city
Cities in Rhode Island with 3 or more institutions.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University Providence, RI | RI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $25,184 | 95.7% | 5% | 7,226 | Complete | |
| Bryant University Smithfield, RI | RI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $41,219 | 79.8% | 65% | 3,194 | Complete | |
| COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston Cranston, RI | RI | Private for-profit, <2-year | $20,151 | 78.0% | Not available | 102 | Partial | |
| College Unbound Providence, RI | RI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $21,108 | Not available | Not available | 491 | Partial | |
| College Unbound - Newport/Aquidneck Island Newport, RI | RI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Community College of Rhode Island Warwick, RI | RI | Public, 2-year | $6,513 | 26.2% | Not available | 11,171 | Partial | |
| Empire Beauty School-Warwick Providence, RI | RI | Private for-profit, <2-year | $22,794 | 87.8% | Not available | 107 | Partial | |
| IYRS School of Technology & Trades Newport, RI | RI | Private nonprofit, 2-year | $20,525 | 92.3% | 89% | 68 | Partial | |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence, RI | RI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $20,252 | Not available | 91% | 2,202 | Complete | |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI | RI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $31,027 | 55.4% | 88% | 3,868 | Complete | |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln Lincoln, RI | RI | Private for-profit, 2-year | $27,578 | 63.2% | Not available | 659 | Partial | |
| MotoRing Technical Training Institute East Providence, RI | RI | Private for-profit, <2-year | $30,141 | 94.6% | Not available | 124 | Partial | |
| New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI | RI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $36,483 | 59.5% | 67% | 1,718 | Complete | |
| New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island Pawtucket, RI | RI | Private for-profit, <2-year | $15,866 | 81.1% | Not available | 646 | Partial | |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island Cranston, RI | RI | Private for-profit, <2-year | $25,666 | 78.6% | Not available | 181 | Partial | |
| Providence College Providence, RI | RI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $48,523 | 85.8% | 51% | 4,229 | Complete | |
| Rhode Island College Providence, RI | RI | Public, 4-year | $9,478 | 48.1% | 92% | 5,049 | Complete | |
| Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI | RI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $50,507 | 88.8% | 19% | 2,084 | Complete | |
| Rob Roy Academy - Woonsocket Woonsocket, RI | RI | Private for-profit, <2-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | RI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $37,999 | 68.7% | 88% | 3,946 | Complete | |
| Roger Williams University School of Law Bristol, RI | RI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | 88% | Not available | Partial | |
| Salve Regina University Newport, RI | RI | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $36,967 | 76.9% | 68% | 2,121 | Complete | |
| University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | RI | Public, 4-year | $21,440 | 73.3% | 72% | 13,381 | Complete |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has 23 degree-granting institutions tracked by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, spanning public, private nonprofit, and for-profit schools.
What is the average cost of college in Rhode Island?
The median net price across Rhode Island colleges is $25,425 per year. Net price is what a typical student pays after grant aid and scholarships — a much better number than sticker price.
Which Rhode Island colleges have the highest graduation rates?
The top performers by graduation rate include Brown University (95.7%), MotoRing Technical Training Institute (94.6%), IYRS School of Technology & Trades (92.3%). Sort the table by graduation rate to see the full ranking.
Is the data on this page up to date?
Yes. All figures come from the latest College Scorecard release published by the U.S. Department of Education.