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.
| School Name | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Residents | Out-of-State | Rhode Island Residents | Out-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 |
| School Name | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Residents | Out-of-State | Rhode Island Residents | Out-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 |
| School Name | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Residents | Out-of-State | Rhode Island Residents | Out-of-State | |
| Community College of Rhode Island Warwick, RI |
$5,326 4.64 |
$14,210 4.86 | $5,090 | $13,552 |
| School Name | Largest Program | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
