For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Rhode Island Colleges is $14,121 for in-state and $32,223 for out-of-state students. For Rhode Island private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $39,814.
Compared to last year's tuition in Rhode Island, in-state tuition has increased by 3.10% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 3.40%. The private schools' tuition decreased by 0.59%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Rhode Island Colleges.
Rhode Island Colleges' tuition & fees is higher than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Rhode Island, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
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Brown University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $71,312 and College Unbound has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,016 among Rhode Island Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Rhode Island Colleges is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Brown UniversityProvidence, RI | $71,312 | $2,144 | - | $17,444 | - | ||
| Bryant UniversitySmithfield, RI | $52,677 | $1,262 | $1,400 | $17,528 | $10,000 | ||
| College UnboundProvidence, RI | $11,016 | $459 | $225 | - | $16,200 | ||
| College Unbound - Newport/Aquidneck IslandNewport, RI | $11,016 | - | $225 | - | $16,200 | ||
| Johnson & Wales University-OnlineProvidence, RI | $13,365 | $495 | $1,200 | - | $12,200 | ||
| Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence, RI | $41,982 | $1,161 | $1,200 | $19,800 | $12,200 | ||
| New England Institute of TechnologyEast Greenwich, RI | $37,275 | $700 | $2,004 | $17,284 | $13,159 | ||
| Providence CollegeProvidence, RI | $63,550 | $2,233 | $1,150 | $17,840 | $15,800 | ||
| Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, RI | $11,300 | $27,299 | $384 | $946 | $1,200 | $13,414 | $14,688 |
| Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RI | $62,688 | - | $3,000 | $16,626 | $16,626 | ||
| Roger Williams UniversityBristol, RI | $45,197 | $1,841 | $900 | $17,112 | $13,070 | ||
| Salve Regina UniversityNewport, RI | $50,100 | $1,643 | $1,600 | $18,550 | $15,340 | ||
| University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI | $16,942 | $37,146 | $610 | $1,451 | $1,250 | $15,607 | $12,888 |
| Average | $14,121 | $40,356 | $497 | $1,303 | $1,280 | $17,121 | $14,031 |