For the 2024 school year, there are 3 community colleges serving 18,352 students in Rhode Island (1 public colleges and 2 private colleges).
For Rhode Island community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,950 per year for in-state students and $10,582 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $30,000 per year (view national tuition costs).
Rhode Island community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 40% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(RI) School Average
Asian
3%
Hispanic
16%
Black
7%
White
60%
Two or more races
6%
Non Resident
1%
Unknown
7%
Community Colleges in Rhode Island (2024)
College
Location
Students
400 East Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 825-1000
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 825-1000
| 13,684 students
Johnson & Wales University-Online
Private not-for-profit
8 Abbott Park Pl
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 598-1000
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 598-1000
| 2,152 students
New England Institute of Technology
Private, non-profit
One New England Tech Boulevard
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 739-5000
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 739-5000
| 2,516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Rhode Island?
There are 3 community colleges serving 18,352 students in Rhode Island.
How much do community colleges cost in Rhode Island?
For Rhode Island community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,950 per year for in-state students and $10,582 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $30,000 per year.
What is community college diversity score in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island community college are approximately 40% minority students (majority Hispanic).
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