2024 Tuition Comparison Between Rhode Island Colleges

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Rhode Island Colleges is $13,697 for in-state and $31,162 for out-of-state students. In Rhode Island private colleges, the 2024 average tuition & fees is $40,051.

Compared to last year's tuition in Rhode Island, in-state tuition has increased by 2.04% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 2.40%. The private schools' tuition increased by 4.14%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Rhode Island Colleges.

Rhode Island Colleges' tuition & fees is higher than 2024 national average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students.

This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Rhode Island, and other level of colleges can be compared at:

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Brown University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $68,230 and College Unbound has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,488 among Rhode Island Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for Rhode Island Colleges is as follows:

  • Tuition & fees is $13,697 for in-state and $31,162 for out-of-state students.
  • Rhode Island private schools' tuition is $40,051.
  • Cost per credit hour is $480 for state residents and $1,255 for out-of-state.
  • Books & supplies cost is $1,188.
  • Living cost is $16,516 (on-campus), $13,352 (off-campus).

2024 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Rhode Island Colleges

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2024 Tuition Comparison Between Rhode Island Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
Brown UniversityProvidence, RI$68,230 $2,051 - $16,598 -
Bryant UniversitySmithfield, RI$51,169 $1,225 $1,400 $16,938 $10,000
College UnboundProvidence, RI$10,488 $437 $225 - $16,200
College Unbound - Newport/Aquidneck IslandNewport, RI$10,488 - $225 - $16,200
Johnson & Wales University-OnlineProvidence, RI$13,365 $495 $1,200 - $11,200
Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence, RI$39,992 $1,105 $1,200 $18,776 $11,200
New England Institute of TechnologyEast Greenwich, RI$35,625 $700 $1,200 $17,040 $7,606
Providence CollegeProvidence, RI$60,848 $2,137 $1,150 $17,150 $16,540
Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, RI$10,986 $26,519$372 $919$1,200 $13,719 $14,688
Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RI$59,760 - $2,700 $15,850 $15,850
Roger Williams UniversityBristol, RI$42,666 $1,764 $900 $16,690 $15,280
Salve Regina UniversityNewport, RI$47,930 $1,573 $1,600 $17,500 $13,170
University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI$16,408 $35,804$588 $1,396$1,250 $14,900 $12,286
Average$13,697$38,683$480$1,255$1,188$16,516$13,352
*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)

Tuition Charts for Rhode Island Colleges

The following charts visualize the 2024 average costs of attendance and the changes of tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by school type for Rhode Island Colleges. You can explore charts by using below tabs.
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