College costs in Rhode Island
All 13 colleges in Rhode Island, 12 four-year and 1 two-year. Median published tuition and fees at the four-year schools is $41,329, rising about 3.6% a year, faster than the national median of 2.6%. 2 of the four-year schools are public. 2 show a tuition freeze or guarantee.
Four-year colleges (12)
| School | Sector | Tuition & fees | Growth / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | private | $77,552 | 4.2% |
| Bryant University | private | $51,169 | 3.2% |
| College Unbound | private | $10,488 | n/a |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online | private | $13,365 | -3.4% |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | private | $39,992 | 3.9% |
| New England Institute of Technology | private | $35,625 | 5.3% |
| Providence College | private | $68,480 | 3.8% |
| Rhode Island College | public | $10,986 | 4.2% |
| Rhode Island School of Design | private | $67,676 | 3.6% |
| Roger Williams University | private | $42,666 | 3.3% |
| Salve Regina University | private | $47,930 | 3.3% |
| University of Rhode Island | public | $18,080 | 3.1% |
Two-year colleges (1)
Community and technical colleges, projected over two years rather than four.
| School | Sector | Tuition & fees | Growth / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Rhode Island | public | $5,326 | 3.4% |
Published rates before aid, from federal IPEDS data through 2023. Projections are estimates, not quotes. See the methodology.