Colleges in Rhode Island

11 colleges in Rhode Island, largest first. The most selective are Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College. The lowest average net prices are at Rhode Island College ($10,959), Johnson & Wales University-Online ($22,071), University of Rhode Island ($22,469).

CollegeAcceptance rateSAT (middle 50%)Avg. net priceGraduation rate
University of Rhode IslandKingston72%1020–1280$22,46972%
Brown UniversityProvidence5.4%1510–1580$26,97696%
Rhode Island CollegeProvidence92%870–1120$10,95945%
Providence CollegeProvidence51%1250–1390$49,59486%
Roger Williams UniversityBristol88%1140–1310$37,64567%
Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence88%890–1160$29,95249%
Bryant UniversitySmithfield65%1190–1330$39,18681%
Johnson & Wales University-OnlineProvidence91%—$22,0710%
Salve Regina UniversityNewport68%1160–1330$36,52873%
Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence19%1396–1530$50,51392%
New England Institute of TechnologyEast Greenwich67%—$39,33355%

Net price is what students receiving federal aid paid on average after grants and scholarships. Public colleges usually charge Rhode Island residents less tuition. Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.