In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison
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:
Rhode Island Community Colleges
Rhode Island Trade Schools
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:
- The tuition & fees is $14,121 for in-state and $32,223 for out-of-state students.
- The tuition per credit hour is $497 for state residents and $1,199 for out-of-state.
- The cost for books & supplies is $1,225.
- The living cost is $14,511 (on-campus) and $13,788 (off-campus).
Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Rhode Island Public Colleges
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Rhode Island Public Colleges | School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
On Campus | Off Campus |
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Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, RI | $11,300 |
$27,299 | $384 |
$946 | $1,200 |
$13,414 |
$14,688 |
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University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI | $16,942 |
$37,146 | $610 |
$1,451 | $1,250 |
$15,607 |
$12,888 |
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| Average | $14,121 | $32,223 | $497 | $1,199 | $1,225 | $14,511 | $13,788 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.