Colleges in Cranston, Rhode Island
2 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 2 colleges and universities in Cranston, Rhode Island (2 Private for-profit). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 2 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $22,909 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 78.3%.
The median net price in Cranston runs about $2,517 lower than the Rhode Island statewide median of $25,425.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Cranston, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$22,909
After aid
Median grad rate
78.3%
6-year
Median admission rate
Not available
Median enrollment
142
Undergrad
All colleges in Cranston
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island Cranston, RI | RI | Private for-profit, <2-year | $25,666 | 78.6% | Not available | 181 | Partial | |
| COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston Cranston, RI | RI | Private for-profit, <2-year | $20,151 | 78.0% | Not available | 102 | Partial |
Top programs in Cranston
Most-completed programs across Cranston colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Personal services100.0% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Cranston
Q.How many colleges are in Cranston, Rhode Island?
There are 2 colleges and universities in Cranston, Rhode Island that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 2 Private for-profit.
Q.What is the largest college in Cranston?
By undergraduate enrollment, Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island is the largest institution in Cranston with roughly 181 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Cranston?
Based on average net price after aid, COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston is the most affordable institution in Cranston at $20,151 per year.
Q.Which Cranston college has the highest graduation rate?
Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Cranston institutions at 78.6%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Cranston?
The median net price across all 2 colleges in Cranston is $22,909 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Cranston?
Across Cranston colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Personal services.
Q.Are there community colleges in Cranston?
Cranston does not have public 2-year community colleges in the federal dataset; nearby cities in Rhode Island may offer additional options.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Cranston that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.