Paying for Rhode Island College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,986 0.18%	$26,519 0.08%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,788	$18,230

The 2024 tuition & fees of Rhode Island College (RIC) are $10,986 for Rhode Island residents and $26,519 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at RIC.

67% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,629. It could cover 25.00% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,716 for Rhode Island residents and $36,249 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

RIC's 4-year tuition is $45,789 for Rhode Island residents and $110,612 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $114,366 for Rhode Island residents and $179,188 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Rhode Island College is $10,986 for Rhode Island residents and $26,519 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.18% for Rhode Island residents and increased by 0.08% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of RIC is $11,006 for Rhode Island residents and $26,539 for out-of-state students, a 0.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

RIC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,966	$26,499	$14,904
2023-2024	$10,986	$26,519	$15,159
Change % 2023-2024	0.18%	0.08%	1.71%
2024-2025	$11,006	$26,539	$15,418

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,788 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $18,230. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at RIC is $9,788 for Rhode Island residents and $18,230 for out-of-state students , the same as current year.

RIC Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,788	$18,230	$14,904
2023-2024	$9,788	$18,230	$15,159
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	0.00%	1.71%
2024-2025	$9,788	$18,230	$15,418

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at RIC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $372 for Rhode Island residents and $919 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $495 for Rhode Island residents and $964 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$372	$919
	2023-2024	$372	$919
	2024-2025	$372	$919
Graduate	2022-2023	$495	$964
	2023-2024	$495	$964
	2024-2025	$495	$964

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,159 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 1.71% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.

The RIC's 2024 on-campus COA is $27,345 for state residents and $42,878 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $29,074 for state residents and $44,607 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At RIC
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,986
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$26,519
Room & Board	$13,719	$14,688
Personal Expenses	$1,440	$2,200
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$27,345	$29,074
COA (Out-of-State)	$42,878	$44,607

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at RIC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at RIC is $45,789 for Rhode Island residents and $110,612 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

RIC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$11,168	$11,352	$11,540	$11,730	$45,789
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$26,965	$27,419	$27,880	$28,349	$110,612
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,352	$11,540	$11,730	$11,924	$46,546
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,419	$27,880	$28,349	$28,825	$112,472
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,540	$11,730	$11,924	$12,121	$47,315
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$27,880	$28,349	$28,825	$29,310	$114,363
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$11,730	$11,924	$12,121	$12,321	$48,096
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$28,349	$28,825	$29,310	$29,803	$116,287
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$11,924	$12,121	$12,321	$12,525	$48,891
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$28,825	$29,310	$29,803	$30,304	$118,243

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $114,366 for Rhode Island residents and $179,188 for out-of-state students.

RIC 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,834	$28,333	$28,841	$29,358	$114,366
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$43,632	$44,399	$45,181	$45,977	$179,188
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$28,333	$28,841	$29,358	$29,885	$116,417
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$44,399	$45,181	$45,977	$46,787	$182,343
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,841	$29,358	$29,885	$30,423	$118,507
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$45,181	$45,977	$46,787	$47,612	$185,556
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,358	$29,885	$30,423	$30,970	$120,637
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$45,977	$46,787	$47,612	$48,452	$188,827
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,885	$30,423	$30,970	$31,528	$122,807
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$46,787	$47,612	$48,452	$49,307	$192,158

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 67% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $87,850 for Rhode Island residents and $152,672 for out-of-state students.

RIC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$21,205	$21,704	$22,212	$22,729	$87,850
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$37,003	$37,770	$38,552	$39,348	$152,672
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$21,704	$22,212	$22,729	$23,256	$89,901
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$37,770	$38,552	$39,348	$40,158	$155,827
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,212	$22,729	$23,256	$23,794	$91,991
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,552	$39,348	$40,158	$40,983	$159,040
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$22,729	$23,256	$23,794	$24,341	$94,121
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,348	$40,158	$40,983	$41,823	$162,311
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$23,256	$23,794	$24,341	$24,899	$96,291
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,158	$40,983	$41,823	$42,678	$165,642