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 Island

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI
NCAA D1Greek LifeBeach Town
Admit
72% admit
Tuition
$31,272
ACT

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

Providence, RI
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
5% admit
Tuition
$60,944
ACT
ACT 34–35

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

Providence, RI
NCAA D3
Admit
92% admit
Tuition
$24,475
ACT

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, RI
NCAA D1
Admit
51% admit
Tuition
$55,040
ACT
ACT 29–32

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

Bristol, RI
NCAA D3
Admit
88% admit
Tuition
$39,264
ACT
ACT 24–29

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

Providence, RI
NCAA D3
Admit
88% admit
Tuition
$35,750
ACT
ACT 22–27

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

Smithfield, RI
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
65% admit
Tuition
$46,885
ACT
ACT 27–28

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

Newport, RI
NCAA D3Beach Town
Admit
68% admit
Tuition
$43,500
ACT
ACT 26–29

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

Providence, RI
Admit
19% admit
Tuition
$55,220
ACT
ACT 31–34

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

East Greenwich, RI
Admit
67% admit
Tuition
$30,900
ACT

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

Newport, RI
Very SafeBeach Town
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
ACT

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

Bristol, RI
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Roger Williams University School of Law is a private 4-year institution in Bristol, RI.

Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island

Cranston, RI
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island is a 4-year institution in Cranston, RI.

COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston

Cranston, RI
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
ACT

COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston is a 4-year institution in Cranston, RI.

MotoRing Technical Training Institute

East Providence, RI
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
ACT

MotoRing Technical Training Institute is a 4-year institution in East Providence, RI.

Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, RI
Admit
Tuition
$12,804
ACT

Community College of Rhode Island is a public 2-year institution in Warwick, RI. Out-of-state tuition: $12,804/year.

College Unbound

Providence, RI
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
$10,128
ACT

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

Pawtucket, RI
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
Tuition
ACT

New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island is a 4-year institution in Pawtucket, RI.

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