How much does it cost to go to Rhode Island College?
The 2024 tuition & fees of Rhode Island College is $10,986 for in-state and $26,519 for out-of-state students. RIC's tuition & fees remain the same as last year.
Its tuition & fees is around the average tuition for Master's College and University (larger programs)' tuition of $26,836 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at 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 2024 Tuition & Fees
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | Master's College And University (larger Programs)' Average |
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| 2022-2023 | $10,966 |
$26,499 | $26,316 |
| 2023-2024 | $10,986 | $26,519 | $26,836 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 0.18% | 0.08% | 1.97% |
| 2024-2025 Estimate | $11,006 | $26,539 | $27,365 |
How much do you actually pay at RIC?
The living costs at RIC is $15,159 when living on campus. The on-campus living costs increased by 1.71% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs stayed same.
The RIC's 2024 COA is $27,345 for in-state and $42,878 for out-of-state students for whom living on campus. The off-campus COA is $29,074 for in-state and $44,607 for out-of-state students.
67% of enrolled 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 in-state and $36,249 for out-of-state students..
Rhode Island College 2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) | On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| In-State | Out-State | In-State | Out-State |
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| Tuition & Fees | $10,986 | $26,519 | $10,986 | $26,519 |
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| Room & Board | $13,719 | $14,688 |
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| Personal Expenses | $1,440 | $2,200 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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| COA | $27,345 | $42,878 | $29,074 | $44,607 |
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| COA with Financial Aid | $20,716 | $36,249 | $22,445 | $37,978 |
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RIC 4-Years Tuition
How Much is RIC tuition for 4 years?
RIC's 4-years tuition is $43,994 for in-state and $106,126 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate.
Since the tuition & fees at Rhode Island College have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
RIC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $10,991 | $10,996 | $11,001 | $11,006 | $43,994 |
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| Out-of-State | $26,524 | $26,529 | $26,534 | $26,539 | $106,126 |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $10,996 | $11,001 | $11,006 | $11,011 | $44,014 |
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| Out-of-State | $26,529 | $26,534 | $26,539 | $26,544 | $106,146 |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $11,001 | $11,006 | $11,011 | $11,016 | $44,034 |
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| Out-of-State | $26,534 | $26,539 | $26,544 | $26,549 | $106,166 |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $11,006 | $11,011 | $11,016 | $11,021 | $44,054 |
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| Out-of-State | $26,539 | $26,544 | $26,549 | $26,554 | $106,186 |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $11,011 | $11,016 | $11,021 | $11,026 | $44,074 |
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| Out-of-State | $26,544 | $26,549 | $26,554 | $26,559 | $106,206 |
Net Price for 4 Years at RIC
Based on recent tuition increase rate, for the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $110,070 for Rhode Island residents and $172,202 for out-of-state students.
RIC 4 Years COA
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $27,414 | $27,483 | $27,552 | $27,622 | $110,070 |
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| Out-of-State | $42,947 | $43,016 | $43,085 | $43,155 | $172,202 |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $27,483 | $27,552 | $27,622 | $27,691 | $110,348 |
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| Out-of-State | $43,016 | $43,085 | $43,155 | $43,224 | $172,480 |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $27,552 | $27,622 | $27,691 | $27,762 | $110,627 |
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| Out-of-State | $43,085 | $43,155 | $43,224 | $43,295 | $172,759 |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $27,622 | $27,691 | $27,762 | $27,832 | $110,907 |
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| Out-of-State | $43,155 | $43,224 | $43,295 | $43,365 | $173,039 |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $27,691 | $27,762 | $27,832 | $27,903 | $111,188 |
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| Out-of-State | $43,224 | $43,295 | $43,365 | $43,436 | $173,320 |
Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $83,554 for Rhode Island residents and $145,686 for out-of-state students.
RIC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total |
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| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $20,785 | $20,854 | $20,923 | $20,993 | $83,554 |
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| Out-of-State | $36,318 | $36,387 | $36,456 | $36,526 | $145,686 |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $20,854 | $20,923 | $20,993 | $21,062 | $83,832 |
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| Out-of-State | $36,387 | $36,456 | $36,526 | $36,595 | $145,964 |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $20,923 | $20,993 | $21,062 | $21,133 | $84,111 |
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| Out-of-State | $36,456 | $36,526 | $36,595 | $36,666 | $146,243 |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $20,993 | $21,062 | $21,133 | $21,203 | $84,391 |
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| Out-of-State | $36,526 | $36,595 | $36,666 | $36,736 | $146,523 |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $21,062 | $21,133 | $21,203 | $21,274 | $84,672 |
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| Out-of-State | $36,595 | $36,666 | $36,736 | $36,807 | $146,804 |
RIC's Graduate Tuition
The graduate school tuition at Rhode Island College is $9,788 for in-state and $18,230 for out-of-state studetns. Detailed graduate program tuition and majors can be found at RIC gradute program page.
RIC Graduate Tuition & Fees
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2022-2023 | $9,788 |
$18,230 |
| 2023-2024 | $9,788 | $18,230 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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| 2024-2025 | $9,788 | $18,230 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at RIC 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 at RIC
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $372 | $919 |
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| 2023-2024 | $372 | $919 |
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| 2024-2025 (Estimate) | $372 | $919 |
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| Graduate | 2022-2023 | $495 | $964 |
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| 2023-2024 | $495 | $964 |
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| 2024-2025 (Estimate) | $495 | $964 |
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RIC Tuition Charts
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