How Tuition Changes over Past 5 Years for Rhode Island Colleges

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Rhode Island Colleges is $40,356. Compared to last year's tuition, the 2025 tuition & fees of Rhode Island Colleges is increased by 4.32%.

Over the past 5 years, the tuition & fees of Rhode Island Colleges has increased by 9.20% from $36,955 to $40,356.

5-Year Tuition Increase Rate Distribution

The following breakdown shows how tuition rates have changed over the past 5 years for 13 schools in Rhode Island Colleges:

Over the 5-year period, 2 schools (16.7%) experienced tuition increases exceeding 20%, 8 schools (66.7%) saw increases between 10% and 20%, 1 schools (8.3%) had moderate increases of 5% to 10%, and 1 schools (8.3%) experienced minimal increases under 5%.

  • 2 schools (16.7%) - Tuition increased by more than 20%
  • 8 schools (66.7%) - Tuition increased by 10% to 20%
  • 1 schools (8.3%) - Tuition increased by 5% to 10%
  • 1 schools (8.3%) - Tuition increased by 0% to 5%

You can check 2025 tuition & fees along with living costs and other college expenses at Rhode Island Colleges tuition comparison table.

Comparison Table of Tuition Changes for Rhode Island Colleges

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Tuition Inflation from 2020 to 2025 at Rhode Island Colleges
School Name2020-212021-222022-232023-242024-255-Year Inflation Rate
Brown UniversityProvidence, RI$60,584$62,304
2.84%
$65,046
4.40%
$68,230
4.89%
$71,312
4.52%
17.71%
Bryant UniversitySmithfield, RI$46,863$47,782
1.96%
$49,329
3.24%
$51,169
3.73%
$52,677
2.95%
12.41%
Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence, RI$34,376$35,950
4.58%
$38,096
5.97%
$39,992
4.98%
$41,982
4.98%
22.13%
New England Institute of TechnologyEast Greenwich, RI$31,827$32,807
3.08%
$33,900
3.33%
$35,625
5.09%
$37,275
4.63%
17.12%
Providence CollegeProvidence, RI$54,388$55,988
2.94%
$57,928
3.47%
$60,848
5.04%
$63,550
4.44%
16.85%
Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, RI$24,735$25,900
4.71%
$26,499
2.31%
$26,519
0.08%
$27,299
2.94%
10.37%
University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI$32,578$33,354
2.38%
$34,362
3.02%
$35,804
4.20%
$37,146
3.75%
14.02%
Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RI$54,890$56,290
2.55%
$57,505
2.16%
$59,760
3.92%
$62,688
4.90%
14.21%
Roger Williams UniversityBristol, RI$36,826$37,355
1.44%
$41,398
10.82%
$42,666
3.06%
$45,197
5.93%
22.73%
Salve Regina UniversityNewport, RI$42,920$44,200
2.98%
$46,000
4.07%
$47,930
4.20%
$50,100
4.53%
16.73%
Johnson & Wales University-OnlineProvidence, RI$13,365$13,365$13,365$13,365$13,365-
College UnboundProvidence, RI$10,112$10,128
0.16%
$9,984
1.42%
$10,488
5.05%
$11,016
5.03%
8.94%
College Unbound - Newport/Aquidneck IslandNewport, RI---$10,488$11,016
5.03%
5.03%
Average$36,955$37,952
2.70%
$39,451
3.95%
$38,683
1.95%
$40,356
4.32%
9.20%
*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)

Tuition Charts for Rhode Island Colleges

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