Colleges in Rhode Island (2026)
13 four-year colleges in Rhode Island — 2 public, 11 private non-profit.
13
4-Year Colleges
$13,697
Avg In-State Tuition
$41,068
Avg Out-of-State Tuition
60%
Avg Acceptance Rate
Top Colleges in Rhode Island
Tuition Comparison
Public universities in Rhode Island offer significantly lower in-state tuition for state residents.
Private · Bristol
Out-of-state: N/A
Public · Kingston
In-state: $16,408
Out-of-state: $35,804
Private · Providence
Out-of-state: $68,230
Public · Providence
In-state: $10,986
Out-of-state: $26,519
Private · Providence
Out-of-state: $60,848
Private · Bristol
Out-of-state: $42,666
Private · Providence
Out-of-state: $40,408
Private · Smithfield
Out-of-state: $51,169
Private · Newport
Out-of-state: $47,930
Private · Providence
Out-of-state: $59,760
Private · Providence
Out-of-state: $13,365
Private · East Greenwich
Out-of-state: $35,625
Private · Providence
Out-of-state: $10,488
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