For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Rhode Island Community Colleges is $5,550 for in-state and $14,834 for out-of-state students. For Rhode Island private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $28,843.
Compared to last year's tuition in Rhode Island, in-state tuition has increased by 4.21% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 4.39%. The private schools' tuition increased by 4.39%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Rhode Island Community Colleges.
Rhode Island Community Colleges' tuition & fees is higher than 2025 national average, which is $5,216 for in-state and $14,566 for out-of-state students.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln has the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,871 and Community College of Rhode Island has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,834 among Rhode Island Community Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Rhode Island Community Colleges (2 year 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 | ||
| Community College of Rhode IslandWarwick, RI | $5,550 | $14,834 | $231 | $687 | $1,200 | - | $15,426 |
| IYRS School of Technology & TradesNewport, RI | $25,815 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Lincoln Technical Institute-LincolnLincoln, RI | $31,871 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Average | $5,550 | $24,173 | $231 | $687 | $1,200 | - | $15,426 |