Colleges in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is home to 18 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.
Top Colleges by Enrollment
18 total in Rhode IslandUniversity of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island is a public 4-year institution in Kingston, RI. Enrollment: ~13,381 students. Admissions are accessible (72% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $31,272/year.
Brown University
Brown University is a private 4-year institution in Providence, RI. Enrollment: ~7,226 students. Admissions are highly selective (5% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $60,944/year.
Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College is a public 4-year institution in Providence, RI. Enrollment: ~5,049 students. Admissions are accessible (92% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,475/year.
Providence College
Providence College is a private 4-year institution in Providence, RI. Enrollment: ~4,229 students. Admissions are accessible (51% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $55,040/year.
Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University is a private 4-year institution in Bristol, RI. Enrollment: ~3,946 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $39,264/year.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a private 4-year institution in Providence, RI. Enrollment: ~3,868 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $35,750/year.
Bryant University
Bryant University is a private 4-year institution in Smithfield, RI. Enrollment: ~3,194 students. Admissions are accessible (65% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $46,885/year.
Salve Regina University
Salve Regina University is a private 4-year institution in Newport, RI. Enrollment: ~2,121 students. Admissions are accessible (68% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $43,500/year.
Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design is a private 4-year institution in Providence, RI. Enrollment: ~2,084 students. Admissions are selective (19% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $55,220/year.
New England Institute of Technology
New England Institute of Technology is a private 4-year institution in East Greenwich, RI. Enrollment: ~1,718 students. Admissions are accessible (67% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $30,900/year.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
IYRS School of Technology & Trades is a private 2-year institution in Newport, RI. Enrollment: ~68 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate).
Roger Williams University School of Law
Roger Williams University School of Law is a private 4-year institution in Bristol, RI.
Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island
Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island is a 4-year institution in Cranston, RI.
COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston
COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston is a 4-year institution in Cranston, RI.
MotoRing Technical Training Institute
MotoRing Technical Training Institute is a 4-year institution in East Providence, RI.
Community College of Rhode Island
Community College of Rhode Island is a public 2-year institution in Warwick, RI. Out-of-state tuition: $12,804/year.
College Unbound
College Unbound is a private 4-year institution in Providence, RI. Out-of-state tuition: $10,128/year.
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island is a 4-year institution in Pawtucket, RI.
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