Cheapest colleges in Rhode Island
9 colleges ranked by net price after aid
The 9 most affordable four-year colleges in Rhode Island have an average net price of $32,931 per year — the typical amount families actually pay after grants and scholarships. Costs run from $10,988 at Rhode Island College up to $46,253 at Rhode Island School of Design. 2 are public institutions and 7 are private.
| # | College | Type | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Median earnings (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | Public | $10,988 | 81% | $56,318 |
| 2 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | Public | $19,899 | 77% | $69,743 |
| 3 | Brown University Providence, RI | Private | $26,572 | 5% | $93,487 |
| 4 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI | Private | $32,478 | 84% | $43,418 |
| 5 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | Private | $35,682 | 70% | $72,975 |
| 6 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | Private | $38,123 | 88% | $70,266 |
| 7 | Bryant University Smithfield, RI | Private | $40,846 | 66% | $90,008 |
| 8 | Providence College Providence, RI | Private | $45,538 | 49% | $87,054 |
| 9 | Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI | Private | $46,253 | 14% | $68,140 |
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