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:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off 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 |