• July 1, 2024 (Updated)

Rhode Island Tuition Increased by 2.40% at Public, 4.25% at Private Schools

The average 2024 tuition & fees of Rhode Island colleges is $13,697 for Rhode Island residents and $31,162 for out-of-state students. In private schools, the average tuition is $43,007.

For graduate schools, the average graduate tuition is $13,619 for Rhode Island residents and $25,091 for out-of-state students. In private graduate schools, the average tuition is $30,071.

Compared to last year, for Rhode Island colleges, the 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees has increased by 2.40% in public schools and 4.25% in private schools. The graduate school tuition & fees has increased by 2.66% in public schools and 4.51% in private Rhode Island colleges.

Rhode Island colleges Tuition Change Comparison

The below table lists the Rhode Island colleges and compare its current year tuition to previous year. You can sort the table by touching/clicking column title that you want sort.

Table. Rhode Island colleges Undergraduate Tuition Changes 2023 to 2024
School Name20242023
Rhode Island ResidentsOut-of-StateRhode Island ResidentsOut-of-State
Brown University
Providence, RI
$68,230 4.89$65,046
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
$51,169 3.73$49,329
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI
$39,992 4.98$38,096
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI
$35,625 5.09$33,900
Providence College
Providence, RI
$60,848 5.04$57,928
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
$10,986
0.18
$26,519
0.08
$10,966 $26,499
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
$16,408
3.32
$35,804
4.20
$15,880 $34,362
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
$59,760 3.92$57,505
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
$42,666 3.06$41,398
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
$47,930 4.20$46,000
Johnson & Wales University-Online
Providence, RI
$13,365 0.00$13,365
College Unbound
Providence, RI
$10,488 5.05$9,984
Average$13,697 2.04 $31,162 2.40 $13,423$41,255
Table. Rhode Island colleges Graduate Tuition Changes 2023 to 2024
School Name20242023
Rhode Island ResidentsOut-of-StateRhode Island ResidentsOut-of-State
Brown University
Providence, RI
$67,006 4.92$63,866
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
$49,960 2.80$48,600
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI
$15,156 0.00$15,156
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI
$15,900 0.00$15,900
Providence College
Providence, RI
$12,210 10.30$11,070
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
$9,788
0.00
$18,230
0.00
$9,788 $18,230
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
$17,450
3.51
$31,952
4.24
$16,858 $30,652
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
$59,760 3.92$57,505
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
$22,694 16.29$19,515
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
$12,795 4.96$12,190
Roger Williams University School of Law
Bristol, RI
$19,216 0.16$19,186
Johnson & Wales University-Online
Providence, RI
$15,156 0.00$15,156
Average$13,619 2.22 $25,091 2.66 $13,323$24,441
Table. Rhode Island colleges Community College Tuition Changes 2023 to 2024
School Name20242023
Rhode Island ResidentsOut-of-StateRhode Island ResidentsOut-of-State
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI
$5,326
4.64
$14,210
4.86
$5,090 $13,552
Table. Rhode Island colleges Vocational Program Tuition Changes 2023 to 2024
School NameLargest Program20242023
Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island
Cranston, RI
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $16,500
0.38
$16,437
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
Newport, RI
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician $24,815
9.85
$22,590
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln
Lincoln, RI
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $30,446
5.08
$28,973
Empire Beauty School-Warwick
Providence, RI
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $17,250
0.00
$17,250
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island
Pawtucket, RI
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor $12,345
2.07
$12,095
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston
Cranston, RI
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $16,148
0.06
$16,138
MotoRing Technical Training Institute
East Providence, RI
Electrician $19,600
0.00
$19,600
Rob Roy Academy - Woonsocket
Woonsocket, RI
Barbering/Barber $15,980
0.00
$15,980

Most Searched Colleges in Rhode Island

Salve Regina University

Private, 4-year

Newport, RI

Brown University

Private, 4-year

Providence, RI

Providence College

Private, 4-year

Providence, RI

Bryant University

Private, 4-year

Smithfield, RI

Empire Beauty School-Warwick

Private, Less Than 2-year

Providence, RI