For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Rhode Island Public Colleges is $13,697 for in-state and $31,162 for out-of-state students.
Rhode Island Public 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:
Rhode Island Community Colleges
Rhode Island Trade Schools
University of Rhode Island has the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,804 and Rhode Island College has the lowest tuition & fees of $26,519 among Rhode Island Public Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Rhode Island Public Colleges is as follows:
- Tuition & fees is $13,697 for in-state and $31,162 for out-of-state students.
- Cost per credit hour is $480 for state residents and $1,158 for out-of-state.
- Books & supplies cost is $1,225.
- Living cost is $14,310 (on-campus), $13,487 (off-campus).
2024 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Rhode Island Public Colleges
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2024 Tuition Comparison Between Rhode Island Public Colleges | School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
On Campus | Off Campus |
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Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, RI | $10,986 |
$26,519 | $372 |
$919 | $1,200 |
$13,719 |
$14,688 |
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University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI | $16,408 |
$35,804 | $588 |
$1,396 | $1,250 |
$14,900 |
$12,286 |
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| Average | $13,697 | $31,162 | $480 | $1,158 | $1,225 | $14,310 | $13,487 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2023-2024 data from IPEDS.