2023 Average Tuition of colleges in Rhode Island is $13,423 for Residents and $30,431 for Others

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition of public colleges in Rhode Island is $13,423 for Rhode Island residents and $30,431 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Rhode Island, the average tuition & fees are $41,261 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Rhode Island is $13,323 for Rhode Island residents and $24,441 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Rhode Island, the average graduate tuition is $28,129.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $18,477 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $15,220. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of College - COA

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2023 average COA of the four-year colleges in Rhode Island is $30,110 for residents and $47,118 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $61,906. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $6,550 for Rhode Island residents and $15,012 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2023 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
2023 Average Cost of Colleges in Rhode Island
Rhode Island ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$30,110$47,118
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$6,550$15,012
Private 4 Years Colleges$61,906

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Rhode Island, 21 schools out of 22 are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 3 public and 9 private colleges in Rhode Island. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Rhode Island is $13,423 for Rhode Island residents and $30,431 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $41,261
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $5,090 for residents and $13,552 for out-of-state students.
2023 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Rhode Island
Rhode Island ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$13,423$30,431
Private 4 Years Colleges$41,261
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$5,090$13,552
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)$18,633

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Rhode Island, 12 schools out of 22 are offering graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Rhode Island is $11,866 for Rhode Island residents and $22,984 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $27,081
2023 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Rhode Island
Rhode Island ResidentsOut-of-State
Public Schools$11,866$22,984
Private Schools$27,081

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Rhode Island is $473 for Rhode Island residents and $1,131 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,216
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $662 for Rhode Island residents and $1,280 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $971
2023 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Rhode Island
Rhode Island ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges$473$1,131
Private 4 Years Colleges$1,216
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$210$626
Graduate
Public Schools$662$1,280
Private Schools$971

Average Living Costs at colleges in Rhode Island

At colleges in Rhode Island, the average living cost is $18,477 when a student lives on campus facility and $15,220 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
2023 Average Living Cost of colleges in Rhode Island
On-CampusOff-Campus
Public Schools$15,462$16,567
Private Schools$19,231$14,771

Most Searched Rhode Island Colleges (last 30 days)

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Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Rhode Island
Brown University
$65,146
Providence College
$57,928
Bryant University
$49,329
Roger Williams University
$40,962
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
$38,492
Highest Graduate Tuition in Rhode Island
Brown University
$63,866
Rhode Island School of Design
$57,505
Bryant University
$48,600
University of Rhode Island
$30,652
Roger Williams University
$19,515

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