The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 38.96% from 2014 ($25,203), where CCRI's current cost is $35,023.

In 2024, the COA is increased by 9.93% from last year.

The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $10,582 (2014) to $14,210 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 38.55% over the past 10 years.

CCRI's tuition increase rate is higher than the Rhode Island's average increase rate of 34.40%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.


Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Community College of Rhode Island over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 38.96% for that period where the last year costs were $35,023.

The COA includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. It varies by major programs, tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state), type of living facility, and personal expenses.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 38.55% for the last 10 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $14,210. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Community College of Rhode Island over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$3,950$10,582-
2015-16$4,266$11,496
8.64%
2016-17$4,266$11,496
2017-18$4,564$12,156
5.74%
2018-19$4,564$12,156
2019-20$4,700$12,544
3.19%
2020-21$4,806$12,884
2.71%
2021-22$4,980$13,260
2.92%
2022-23$5,089$13,552
2.20%
2023-24$5,326$14,210
4.86%
Community College of Rhode Island Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,200, and it has not changed since 2014.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,200-
2015-16$1,200
2016-17$1,200
2017-18$1,200
2018-19$1,200
2019-20$1,200
2020-21$1,46021.67%
2021-22$1,460
2022-23$1,460
2023-24$1,200-17.81%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 38.37% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Community College of Rhode Island.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$4,403-
2015-16$4,5342.99%
2016-17$4,534
2017-18$4,6282.04%
2018-19$4,6320.72%
2019-20$4,632
2020-21$4,2399.55%
2021-22$4,239
2022-23$4,0518.25%
2023-24$5,15616.43%