For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Rhode Island Public Colleges is $14,121 for in-state and $32,223 for out-of-state students.
Rhode Island Public 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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University of Rhode Island has the most expensive tuition & fees of $37,146 and Rhode Island College has the lowest tuition & fees of $27,299 among Rhode Island Public Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Rhode Island Public 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 | ||
| Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, RI | $11,300 | $27,299 | $384 | $946 | $1,200 | $13,414 | $14,688 |
| University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI | $16,942 | $37,146 | $610 | $1,451 | $1,250 | $15,607 | $12,888 |
| Average | $14,121 | $32,223 | $497 | $1,199 | $1,225 | $14,511 | $13,788 |