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What 4 years of college costs in Rhode Island before aid
Across 12 four-year colleges in Rhode Island, the projected 4-year in-state total runs from ~$45,800 to ~$330,300, with a median of ~$194,300. That median sits above the national median of ~$69,200. Every figure is an estimate from published rates before aid. Totals cover tuition and fees for 2026 entry; housing, meals, and books are extra.
| School | Sector | Projected 4-year total | Growth / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Wales University-Online (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$45,800 | -3.4% |
| College Unbound (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$47,000 | national est. |
| Rhode Island College (projected from 2023 data) | public | ~$52,900 | 4.2% |
| University of Rhode Island (2026-27 announced rate) | public | ~$75,800 | 3.1% |
| New England Institute of Technology (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$180,100 | 5.3% |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$190,500 | 3.9% |
| Roger Williams University (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$198,000 | 3.3% |
| Salve Regina University (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$222,300 | 3.3% |
| Bryant University (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$235,900 | 3.2% |
| Rhode Island School of Design (2026-27 announced rate) | private | ~$285,700 | 3.6% |
| Providence College (2026-27 announced rate) | private | ~$290,000 | 3.8% |
| Brown University (2026-27 announced rate) | private | ~$330,300 | 4.2% |
The 12 projected totals above for Rhode Island are estimates: published in-state tuition and fees before aid, compounded at each school's own historical growth rate where one exists and a conservative national rate otherwise, bridged forward from each school's latest reported year. Housing, meals, and books are not included. See the methodology.