23 accredited colleges and universities in Rhode Island, scored on academics, value, diversity, and outcomes. Find the campus where you'll thrive.
Ranked by our composite score across academics, value, diversity, and outcomes.
Providence, RI · Private Non-Profit
Providence, RI · Private Non-Profit
Providence, RI · Private Non-Profit
Smithfield, RI · Private Non-Profit
Kingston, RI · Public
Newport, RI · Private Non-Profit
Bristol, RI · Private Non-Profit
Warwick, RI · Public
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Warwick, RI · Public
Providence, RI · Public
Pawtucket, RI · For-Profit
Cranston, RI · For-Profit
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
Providence, RI · Private Non-Profit
Providence, RI · Private Non-Profit
Providence, RI · Private Non-Profit
Smithfield, RI · Private Non-Profit
By undergraduate enrollment.
Kingston, RI · Public
Warwick, RI · Public
Providence, RI · Private Non-Profit
Providence, RI · Public
The top public and private non-profit institutions in Rhode Island.
Cities with the most colleges and universities.
Rhode Island is home to 23 accredited colleges and universities, including 3 public, 13 private non-profit, and 7 for-profit institutions.
Based on average net price after financial aid, Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick is the most affordable, with a net price of $6,513.
Brown University in Providence is the most selective, with an acceptance rate of 5%.
University of Rhode Island in Kingston is the largest, enrolling 13,381 undergraduate students.
Average in-state tuition is $35,266, and average out-of-state tuition is $38,515. The graduate workforce earns a median $56,328 ten years after entry.
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